Nostromo: A Tale of the Seaboard by Joseph Conrad
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| Author | Conrad, Joseph, 1857-1924 |
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| Title | Nostromo: A Tale of the Seaboard |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Judy Boss and David Widger |
| Summary | "Nostromo: A Tale of the Seaboard" by Joseph Conrad is a novel written during the late 19th century. It explores themes of colonialism, capitalism, and the complex interplay of human motivations against the backdrop of a fictional South American country, Costaguana. The narrative revolves around several characters, notably Nostromo, an Italian foreman, and other influential figures connected to the silver mine of San Tome, against a tumultuous political landscape marked by revolutions and shifting allegiances. At the start of the story, a reflective author’s note introduces the genesis of the novel, revealing Conrad's inspiration drawn from a vagrant anecdote about a man who supposedly stole a quantity of silver during revolutionary turmoil. The narrative opens by setting the scene in Sulaco, a town that had only recently begun to develop commercially, highlighting its natural beauty and historical significance. The opening scenes intertwine with legend and character backgrounds, revealing figures such as Nostromo, whom Captain Mitchell regards as invaluable for his courage and unwavering loyalty, amidst political unrest defined by uprisings and the interests of foreign capitalists. The stage is set for a tale that delves deeply into personal ambition, pride, and betrayal, and the struggles of individuals yearning for wealth and power in a land fraught with conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Sea stories |
| Subject | Political fiction |
| Subject | Sailors -- Fiction |
| Subject | Revolutions -- Fiction |
| Subject | Latin America -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 2021 |
| Release Date | Jan 9, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1064 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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