Description
On the edge of a tropical lagoon in the Malayan archipelago, a European sailor and his crew arrive at Arsat’s outpost, only to find a man whose calm exterior masks a life shaped by regret. As the past presses in—especially the moment Arsat abandoned his brother in a time of desperation—relationships are tested and loyalties strained. Conrad’s tightly woven narrative turns the lush setting into a stage for love and betrayal, where desire, guilt, and moral compromise collide. With his signature psychological depth and brooding, atmospheric style, this short story explores how one choice can echo through a lifetime, reshaping what people believe they owe to others—and to themselves.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2023
ISBN: 9780241619773
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Details
First Published
1897
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Lagoon by Joseph Conrad.