Nostromo: A Tale Of The Seaboard (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162676418)

Nostromo: A Tale Of The Seaboard is a novel written by Joseph Conrad. The story is set in the fictional South American country of Costaguana during the late 19th century. The novel explores the themes of imperialism, corruption, and the struggle for power. The main character, Nostromo, is a skilled sailor and a trusted employee of the wealthy silver mine owner, Charles Gould. Nostromo is tasked with transporting the silver from the mine to the port of Sulaco. However, his loyalty is tested when revolutionaries attempt to overthrow the government and seize the silver. As the conflict intensifies, Nostromo finds himself caught between the revolutionaries and the government, both of whom want control of the silver. The novel also delves into the lives of other characters, including Gould's wife, Emilia, and the revolutionary leader, Sotero. Nostromo: A Tale Of The Seaboard is a complex and thought-provoking novel that explores the themes of greed, power, and the human condition. It is widely regarded as one of Conrad's greatest works and a masterpiece of English literature.IN THE time of Spanish rule, and for many years afterwards, the town of Sulaco--the luxuriant beauty of the orange gardens bears witness to its antiquity--had never been commercially anything more important than a coasting port with a fairly large local trade in ox-hides and indigo.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: 1162676418
ISBN-13: 9781162676418
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 402
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.52lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.82d