The Nigger Of The Narcissus (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162703398)

The Nigger of the Narcissus is a novel by Joseph Conrad first published in 1897. The book tells the story of a group of sailors aboard the British ship Narcissus as they make their way from Bombay to London. The crew is made up of men from different backgrounds and nationalities, including a young black sailor named James Wait.As the voyage progresses, tensions rise among the crew, with some members becoming ill and others struggling to maintain their sanity. James Wait becomes a central figure in the drama, as his presence on board the ship raises questions about race and identity.The novel is known for its exploration of themes such as race, class, and morality. Conrad's writing is often praised for its vivid descriptions of life at sea and its ability to capture the complex emotions and motivations of his characters.Overall, The Nigger of the Narcissus is a powerful and thought-provoking work of literature that continues to be studied and admired by readers around the world.Meantime the Narcissus, with square yards, ran out of the fair monsoon. She drifted slowly, swinging round and round the compass, through a few days of baffling light airs. Under the patter of short warm showers, grumbling men whirled the heavy yards from side to sine; they caught hold of the soaked ropes with groans and sighs, while their officers, sulky and dripping with rain water, unceasingly ordered them about in wearied voices.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: 1162703393
ISBN-13: 9781162703398
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.23d