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The Nigger of the Narcissus

by Joseph Conrad
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Often overlooked because of its controversial title, this novel from Joseph Conrad features a black West Indian protagonist, James Wait, who serves as a sailor on the merchant vessel known as Narcissus. Wait is overcome with illness on the voyage from Bombay to London, and the crew's reaction to his condition speaks volumes about differences in social class, psychology, and culture. A must-read for fans of maritime adventure tales, as well as for readers who appreciate Conrad's finely observed insights into human nature.

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Publisher: Duke Classics

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  • ISBN: 9781620121320
  • Release date: February 22, 2012

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  • ISBN: 9781620121320
  • File size: 309 KB
  • Release date: February 22, 2012

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  • ISBN: 9781620121320
  • File size: 306 KB
  • Release date: February 22, 2012

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Often overlooked because of its controversial title, this novel from Joseph Conrad features a black West Indian protagonist, James Wait, who serves as a sailor on the merchant vessel known as Narcissus. Wait is overcome with illness on the voyage from Bombay to London, and the crew's reaction to his condition speaks volumes about differences in social class, psychology, and culture. A must-read for fans of maritime adventure tales, as well as for readers who appreciate Conrad's finely observed insights into human nature.

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Classic Literature Fiction
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    Publisher:
    Duke Classics

    OverDrive Read
    ISBN: 9781620121320
    Release date: February 22, 2012

    EPUB ebook
    ISBN: 9781620121320
    File size: 309 KB
    Release date: February 22, 2012

    Open EPUB ebook
    ISBN: 9781620121320
    File size: 306 KB
    Release date: February 22, 2012

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    OverDrive Read
    EPUB ebook
    Open EPUB ebook
  • Languages
    English