Victory: An Island Tale (Twentieth Century Classics S.) - Softcover

Conrad, Joseph; Hampson, Robert

 
9780140183597: Victory: An Island Tale (Twentieth Century Classics S.)

Synopsis

This is a story of a man's attempt to detach himself from the central current of life. He becomes involved in the operation of a coal company on a remote island in the Malay archipelago. When that fails he turns his back on humanity until, once again, he is drawn into contact with the world.

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About the Author

Joseph Conrad's major works (all published by Penguin Classics) include Heart of Darkness, Nostromo, Lord Jim,Under Western Eyes, The Secret Agent and Typhoon.

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