Outcast Islands an by Conrad Joseph (619 results)

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Paperback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Condition: Good. Ships from the UK. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Condition: Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Soft Cover Full Gloss. Condition: USED FINE. No Jacket. ## An Outcast of the Islands by Joseph Conrad 1986 (Penguin Modern Classics) ## ## THIS BOOK: Classified USED FINE: This is the 1986 edition. The first was published in 1896. Published in Penguin Books in 1975 and reprinted in 1976, 1978, 1981, 1982, 1984 and 1986. The book is in good condition, the pages are discoloured due to age and poor paper quality. It is softcover and glossy, with some light brown marks on the front cover; I am not sure if it is part of the illustration. BOOK IMAGES: We provide at least two photos of each book so you know what you purchase. READ ON: For more information and interesting facts.# ##"An Outcast of the Islands" by Joseph Conrad, first published in 1896, is a compelling tale of betrayal, redemption, and cultural clash. The story centres around Peter Willems, a Dutchman who falls from grace due to corrupt activities. Banished from his comfortable life, Willems ends up in a remote settlement in the Malay Archipelago.## ## There, Willems finds himself entangled in complex relationships with the local inhabitants, particularly Aissa, a native woman, and Abdulla, an Arab trader. As Willems struggles to regain his lost status, he faces moral dilemmas and the consequences of his actions. Conrad's masterful storytelling delves into the themes of isolation, identity, and the destructive power of greed.## ## The Penguin Modern Classics edition of 1986 brings this classic novel to contemporary readers, focusing on the intricate interplay of human nature and the exotic setting of the East Indies. ##"An Outcast of the Islands" delves into several profound themes, masterfully woven into the narrative by Joseph Conrad. Here are some of the main themes explored in the book:## ##1. Isolation and Alienation: The protagonist, Peter Willems, experiences physical and emotional isolation as he is cast out from his community and struggles to find a place in the foreign land of the Malay Archipelago. This theme highlights the loneliness and disconnection arising from betrayal and exile.## ## 2. Betrayal and Redemption: Willems' actions lead to betrayal of himself and others. The novel examines the consequences of his betrayal and his attempts at redemption, raising questions about moral integrity and the possibility of forgiveness. ## 3. Cultural Clash: The interactions between the European characters and the native inhabitants of the Malay Archipelago reveal the complexities and tensions of cross-cultural encounters. The novel explores colonialism's impact, the misunderstandings arising from cultural differences, and the power dynamics at play.## ## 4. Greed and Corruption: Willems' downfall is driven mainly by his greed and corrupt behaviour. Conrad examines the destructive power of greed and how it can lead individuals to make unethical choices that ultimately harm themselves and others.## ## 5. Identity and Self-Discovery: Willems' journey is also self-discovery as he grapples with his sense of identity and his place in the world. The novel explores how individuals define themselves and the factors that shape their sense of self.## ### INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Please Note. FREE SHIPPING IS UK ONLY. Please get in touch with me for a shipping quotation. ####. No Author signature.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Condition: acceptable. Ausreichend/Acceptable: Exemplar mit vollständigem Text und sämtlichen Abbildungen oder Karten. Schmutztitel oder Vorsatz können fehlen. Einband bzw. Schutzumschlag weisen unter Umständen starke Gebrauchsspuren auf. / Describes a book or dust jacket that has the complete text pages (including those with maps or plates) but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. (which must be noted). Binding, dust jacket (if any), etc may also be worn.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Graham Byfield (illustrator). FREE U.K. Shipping. FAMILY Business. FIRST Class Service. Full refund if not totally satisfied. Undated Hardback edition, no dust jacket. Owner's bookplate inside. Nostromo also in stock 20.05.22.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.3.

Condition: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present.

Hardcover. Condition: Good ++. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dustjacket. Reprint. 303 pages. No dustjacket. Clean mid-brown hardback binding with light wear to boards' corners and spine-ends. Ink name on flyleaf, page-edges moderate browned o/w clean pages.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.39.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.39.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.39.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.39.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.39.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Condition: (see pics.) The book is in a good secondhand condition. 1984 printing with some wear to the cover and pages yellowing due to age. Synopsis: When Willems stepped off the straight and narrow path of his own peculiar honesty he thought it would be a short episode - a sentence in brackets, so to speak - in the flowing tale of his life. But Willems was wrong, for he was about to embark on a voyage of discovery and self-discovery that would change, if not destroy, the reset of his life. Marooned by his own people on the shore of a Malayan island, Willems is caught in the grip of his own vulnerability and corruption.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.5.

Condition: New.

Softcover. Ex-library with Stamp and Library-Signature in Good Condition, Some Traces of Use Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 350.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. As photographed; Nelson Classics pocket book (16x11cm); royal blue buckram with gilt spine lettering; completely unmarked and clean throughout; private ownership; a pleasing copy. (NB: ordering multiple books from us: your total order is dispatched for the cost of one book - £3.25 in the UK).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. As photographed; Collins dark blue buckram with gilt spine lettering; very slight wear to spine head & tail & corners; split to paper hinge of title page; binding remains very sound pages; unmarked and clean throughout; private ownership. (NB: ordering multiple books from us: your total order is dispatched for the cost of one book - £3.25 in the UK).

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "An Outcast of the Islands" is my second novel in the absolute sense of the word; second in conception, second in execution, second as it were in its essence. There was no hesitation, half-formed plan, vague idea, or the vaguest reverie of anything else between it and "Almayer's Folly." The only doubt I suffered from, after the publication of "Almayer's Folly," was whether I should write another line for print. Those days, now grown so dim, had their poignant moments. Neither in my mind nor in my heart had I then given up the sea. In truth I was clinging to it desperately, all the more desperately because, against my will, I could not help feeling that there was something changed in my relation to it. "Almayer's Folly," had been finished and done with. The mood itself was gone. But it had left the memory of an experience that, both in thought and emotion was unconnected with the sea, and I suppose that part of my moral being which is rooted in consistency was badly shaken. I was a victim of contrary stresses which produced a state of immobility. I gave myself up to indolence. Since it was impossible for me to face both ways I had elected to face nothing. The discovery of new values in life is a very chaotic experience; there is a tremendous amount of jostling and confusion and a momentary feeling of darkness. I let my spirit float supine over that chaos. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1968 Heron Books edition hardback, blue faux-leather with gilt decoration, no dj as issued; very good, appears unread; UK dealer, immediate dispatch.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. An Outcast of the Islands is the second novel by Joseph Conrad, published in 1896, inspired by Conrad's experience as mate of a steamer, the Vidar. The novel details the undoing of Peter Willems, a disreputable, immoral man who, on the run from a scandal in Makassar, finds refuge in a hidden native village, only to betray his benefactors over lust for the tribal chief's daughter. The story features Conrad's recurring character Tom Lingard, who also appears in Almayer's Folly (1895) and The Rescue (1920), in addition to sharing other characters with those novels. It is considered to be underrated as a work of literature for many. Conrad romanticizes the jungle environment and its inhabitants in a similar style to his "Heart of Darkness". Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.