The Rescue: A Romance of the Shallows by Joseph Conrad

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Author Conrad, Joseph, 1857-1924
Title The Rescue: A Romance of the Shallows
Note Reading ease score: 81.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Judy Boss and David Widger
Summary "The Rescue: A Romance of the Shallows" by Joseph Conrad is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of the Malay Archipelago, it explores themes of adventure, human struggle, and the intricate dynamics between colonizers and the indigenous people. The story introduces key characters, including Tom Lingard, the master of a brig called the Lightning, as he navigates both physical and moral waters while trying to help those in distress on his journey. The opening of the novel paints a vivid picture of the setting—an expansive shallow sea surrounded by islands—and introduces us to the brig's crew, including Lingard and his Burmese helmsman. As they navigate through calm waters, an oppressive stillness envelops them, and Lingard grapples with his frustrations over their lack of movement. The story takes a turn when Lingard receives word of a stranded yacht, leading him to take on a rescue mission. The dynamics among the crew members, their observations of the surrounding environment, and the succinct dialogue set the stage for a suspenseful adventure that promises to intertwine human relationships with the unpredictable nature of the sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Sea stories
Subject Love stories
Subject Rescues -- Fiction
Subject Lingard, Tom (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Subject Yachting -- Fiction
Subject Malay Archipelago -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 1712
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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