Chance - A Tale In Two Parts - Conrad, Joseph
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This book contains the novel that brought Joseph Conrad success after nearly twenty years as a struggling writer. 'Chance' tells the story of Flora de Barrel, a girl who is abandoned by her tycoon father and who struggles and strives in the search of happiness and dignity. The first of Conrad's works to have a happy ending, this heart-warming tale will appeal to those who like inspirational and of feel-good literature, and it is a veritable must-have for fans and collectors of Conrad's work. The chapters of this book include: 'Young Powell and his Chance', 'The Fynes and The Girl-Friend',…mehr

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This book contains the novel that brought Joseph Conrad success after nearly twenty years as a struggling writer. 'Chance' tells the story of Flora de Barrel, a girl who is abandoned by her tycoon father and who struggles and strives in the search of happiness and dignity. The first of Conrad's works to have a happy ending, this heart-warming tale will appeal to those who like inspirational and of feel-good literature, and it is a veritable must-have for fans and collectors of Conrad's work. The chapters of this book include: 'Young Powell and his Chance', 'The Fynes and The Girl-Friend', 'Thrift - And the Child', 'The Governess', 'The Tea Party', 'Flora', and 'On the Pavement'. Many antiquarian books such as this are increasingly rare and expensive, and it is with this in mind hat we are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a new prefatory biography of the author
Autorenporträt
Joseph Conrad was a Polish-born English novelist renowned for his works, particularly "Heart of Darkness," which offers a fictionalized account of colonial Africa. "Youth" is a compelling exploration of ambition, nostalgia, and the fleeting nature of youth, leaving a lasting impact on readers. In his mid-teens, Conrad left Poland to evade conscription into the Russian Army, joining the French Merchant Marine and later working as a gunrunner during wartime. Eventually, he sailed on British ships, learning English from his crew. He then begun his journey of writing after becoming a Master Mariner and serving for over sixteen years, a pivotal experience inspired him to write. Conrad s journey to Africa, where he witnessed the brutal realities of colonial rule, profoundly impacted him. Influenced by various French and English writers, Conrad is celebrated as one of the most powerful and insightful novelists in the English literary canon, blending his unique cultural sensibilities with his storytelling.
Joseph Conrad
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