Description
Joseph Conrad masterfully crafts a harrowing tale of survival aboard the steamship Nan-Shan as it battles the unforgiving fury of a typhoon in the China Sea. The narrative centers on a captain's unyielding resolve against the overwhelming power of nature and the desperate struggle of his crew to endure the storm's wrath. Conrad's evocative prose plunges readers into the heart of the tempest, exploring themes of duty, courage, and the profound vulnerability of humanity in the face of elemental forces. This classic novella, alongside other compelling narratives, showcases Conrad's unparalleled ability to capture the psychological and physical toll of extreme circumstances.
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paperback
Penguin Classics
Published Dec 18, 2007
320 pages
ISBN: 9780141441955
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First Published
1903
Language
eng
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