Name: Chance
SKU: 58312514
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Author: Joseph Conrad

Type

Physical Book

Author

Joseph Conrad

Publisher

Pharos Books Private Limited

Language

English

Pages

382

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

21.6x14x2.2 cm

Weight

0.49 kg.

ISBN13

9789358044225

Synopsis "Chance"

Joseph Conrad's novel Chance was published in 1913. It is narrated by Charles Marlow and other narrators, and it is unique among the author's works in that it places a strong emphasis on a female character: Flora de Barral. The narrators try to interpret various events in Miss de Barral's life, the daughter of a convicted swindler named Smith de Barral. When her father is released from prison, he joins them on the ship, and the novel reaches its conclusion. The plot alternates between human will and purposeful activity and an opposing "apathetic" force that dismisses the significance of human action.

Joseph Conrad

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Joseph Conrad (1857-1924) was a Polish-British writer known for his tales about the sea, colonialism, and the psychological struggles of individuals facing adversity. His work is characterized by the exploration of themes such as morality, despair, and the absurdity of human existence. Born in Ukraine, Conrad spent much of his life as a sailor before turning to writing, which significantly influenced his narrative style.

Among his most notable works are Heart of Darkness (1899), Lord Jim (1900), and Nostromo (1904). Although he did not receive major awards during his lifetime, his influence on 20th-century literature is undeniable, being considered a precursor of modern narrative.

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