Typhoon by Joseph Conrad, Fiction, Classics

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• Joseph Conrad

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• 112 Seiten
• 4 Lesestunden

• 20. Jahrhundert
• Abenteuer
• Belletristik
• Geschichte
• Klassiker

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Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century maritime life, the story follows Captain MacWhirr, a man of ordinary appearance and unremarkable imagination, who commands the steamer _Nan-Shan_. His calm demeanor and lack of ambition create a harmonious environment on his ship, contrasting sharply with the complexities of human desires and motivations. The novella explores the enigmatic reasons behind MacWhirr's choice to pursue a seafaring life, delving into the hidden depths of seemingly mundane existence and the mysteries that lie within.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2003
• Einband: Hardcover