End Of The Tether - Conrad, Joseph
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End of the Tether is a novel written by Joseph Conrad, a Polish-British writer, and was first published in 1902. The story is set in the Malay Archipelago, where a retired captain named Tom Lingard lives with his daughter, Ada, and his loyal servant, Babalatchi. Lingard, who used to be a successful trader, is now in financial trouble and has put all his hopes on a new venture that he hopes will save him from ruin.However, things take a turn for the worse when Lingard's ship is destroyed in a storm, and he is left with no means to repay his debts. In desperation, he turns to his daughter's…mehr

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End of the Tether is a novel written by Joseph Conrad, a Polish-British writer, and was first published in 1902. The story is set in the Malay Archipelago, where a retired captain named Tom Lingard lives with his daughter, Ada, and his loyal servant, Babalatchi. Lingard, who used to be a successful trader, is now in financial trouble and has put all his hopes on a new venture that he hopes will save him from ruin.However, things take a turn for the worse when Lingard's ship is destroyed in a storm, and he is left with no means to repay his debts. In desperation, he turns to his daughter's suitor, Mr. Travers, for help, but Travers has his own agenda and is not willing to help without getting something in return.As Lingard struggles to find a way out of his predicament, he is forced to confront the harsh realities of life in the Malay Archipelago, where power and money rule and loyalty is a rare commodity. In the end, Lingard is faced with a difficult decision that will determine the fate of his family and his own legacy.End of the Tether is a powerful exploration of human nature, greed, and the struggle for survival. Conrad's vivid descriptions of the exotic landscape and the complex characters that inhabit it make this novel a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers today.The sacred edifice, standing in solemn isolation amongst the converging avenues of enormous trees, as if to put grave thoughts of heaven into the hours of ease, pre- sented a closed Gothic portal to the light and glory of the west. The glass of the rosace above the ogive glowed like fiery coal in the deep carvings of a wheel of stone. The two men faced about.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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 behind 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 the wartime. Eventually, he sailed on British ships, learning English from his crew. After becoming a Master Mariner and serving for over a good sixteen years, a pivotal experience that 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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