Falk (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161430981)

Falk is a novella written by Joseph Conrad, first published in 1903. The story is set in the fictional South American country of Costaguana, and follows the life of a man named Falk, who is the son of a wealthy merchant. Falk's father is murdered by a rival businessman, and Falk is left to fend for himself.The novella explores themes of colonialism, corruption, and the struggle for power. Falk becomes involved in the political turmoil of Costaguana and becomes embroiled in a plot to overthrow the government. Along the way, he falls in love with a woman named Giselle, who is also involved in the rebellion.Conrad's writing style is known for its complexity and depth, and Falk is no exception. The novella is a study of the human condition, and explores the psychological and emotional struggles that come with living in a world where power and wealth are the ultimate goals.Overall, Falk is a powerful and thought-provoking work of literature that continues to resonate with readers today. It is a testament to Conrad's skill as a writer and his ability to capture the essence of the human experience.And I liked this because I had a rather worrying time on board my own ship. I had been appointed ex-officio by the British Consul to take charge of her after a man who had died suddenly, leaving for the guidance of his successor some suspiciously un- receipted bills, a few dry-dock estimates hinting at bribery, and a quantity of vouchers for three years' extravagant expenditure; all these mixed up to- gether in a dusty old violin-case lined with ruby velvet.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.

Author: Joseph Conrad
ISBN-10: 1161430989
ISBN-13: 9781161430981
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 70
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.76lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d