Victory: An Island Tale: An Island Tale by Joseph Conrad: An Island Tale: An Island Tale by Joseph Conrad

by Joseph Conrad

Overview

Victory: An Island Tale is a novel by Joseph Conrad, first published in 1915. The story explores themes of isolation, human nature, and the complexities of love and sacrifice, set against the backdrop of the remote and exotic island of Patusan in the Malay Archipelago. Victory: An Island Tale is a rich and complex novel that delves into the intricacies of human relationships, isolation, and the moral struggles inherent in the human experience. Through Axel Heyst's journey and his interactions with Lena and the traders, Conrad examines themes of love, redemption, and the darker sides of human nature, all set against the evocative backdrop of an exotic island. The novel invites readers to reflect on the nature of victory and the sacrifices required to achieve it in life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798890968999
Publisher:	Lushena Books
Publication date:	10/31/2024
Pages:	422
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.31(d)

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