An Outcast of the Islands: Joseph Conrad's Tale of Betrayal, Colonialism, and Moral Fall

by Joseph Conrad, Zenith Horizon Publishing

Overview

Exile, greed, and the slow unraveling of a man's soul. In An Outcast of the Islands, Joseph Conrad delivers a gripping tale of ambition, isolation, and betrayal in the exotic colonial outposts of Southeast Asia. Centered on Peter Willems, a corrupt and disgraced European, the novel delves into the devastating impact of imperialism and the moral consequences of power and self-deception. This powerful early work is a richly atmospheric companion to Heart of Darkness and Lord Jim, blending psychological complexity with Conrad's signature maritime storytelling. ⚓ This edition features: The complete, unabridged original text Illustrated scenes capturing the tropical and tense setting Kindle-optimized formatting for smooth digital reading 📚 A must-read for fans of classic adventure, psychological fiction, and literary explorations of colonialism. Discover the story of a man who lost everything—except his delusions. Download your illustrated edition now.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9782384239061
Publisher:	Zenith Horizon Publishing
Publication date:	06/13/2025
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	351
File size:	978 KB

About the Author

Best known for his novella Heart of Darkness, Joseph Conrad (1857–1924) was a Polish–British author. Although not a native English speaker, Conrad came to be regarded as one of the greatest novelists to write in the English language. He revolutionized the English novel with books such as The Secret Agent, Nostromo, and Typhoon. Before publishing his first novel, Almayer's Folly, in 1895, Joseph Conrad spent almost 20 years working mostly at sea as a merchant sailor.

Date of Birth:

December 3, 1857

Date of Death:

August 3, 1924

Place of Birth:

Berdiczew, Podolia, Russia

Place of Death:

Bishopsbourne, Kent, England

Education:

Tutored in Switzerland. Self-taught in classical literature. Attended maritime school in Marseilles, France