- 50%
An Outcast of the Islands
1-
- Hardcover
- Taschenbuch
- eBook ausgewählt
- Hörbuch
-
Form:Einzelkauf Download
-
Sprache:Englisch
-
eBook Format:ePUB
- ePUB 3 0,49 €
- ePUB ausgewählt
-
Verlag:Neelkanth Prakashan
- Zenith Crescent Moon Press 0,99 €
- Zenith Golden Quill 0,99 €
- HarperCollins Canada 0,84 €
- Swan Books 0,49 €
- Heritage Words Publishing 0,99 €
- Zenith Ivory Tower Publications 0,99 €
- True Sign Publishing House 0,49 €
- Zenith Horizon Publishing 0,99 €
- Zenith Whispering Pines Publishers 0,99 €
- Golden Quill Classics 0,99 €
- Zenith Velvet Ink Publishing 0,99 €
- Zenith Evergreen Literary Co. 0,99 €
- Zenith Starlight Media 0,99 €
- Zenith Maple Leaf Press 0,99 €
- Seltzer Books 0,91 €
- Booklassic 0,88 €
- Neelkanth Prakashan ausgewählt
- Good Press 0,99 €
- Double 9 Books 0,49 €
50%
sparen
0,49 €
0,99 €
*
Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Format
ePUB
Kopierschutz
Ja
Family Sharing
Nein
Text-to-Speech
Ja
Erscheinungsdatum
23.01.2025
Verlag
Neelkanth PrakashanSeitenzahl
(Printausgabe)
Dateigröße
689 KB
Sprache
Englisch
EAN
9789361442568
"An Outcast of the Islands" is a novel by Joseph Conrad, first published in 1896. It was Conrad's second novel and is set in the Malay Archipelago, drawing on Conrad's own experiences as a seaman in the region.
The story follows the life of Peter Willems, a Dutch trader who is expelled from his trading post on a remote island for various indiscretions and moral transgressions. Despite his expulsion, Willems remains determined to regain his status and wealth, leading him to make a series of questionable decisions and alliances.
As the narrative unfolds, Willems becomes entangled in a web of deceit, betrayal, and colonial exploitation. He forms relationships with both indigenous people and European colonists, but his efforts to manipulate and control others ultimately lead to his downfall.
"An Outcast of the Islands" explores themes of colonialism, cultural clash, and the corrupting influence of power. Conrad's prose style is characterized by its dense and atmospheric descriptions, as well as its psychological depth and moral ambiguity.
While "An Outcast of the Islands" received mixed reviews upon its initial publication, it has since come to be regarded as an important work in Conrad's oeuvre. The novel is noted for its complex characters, vivid settings, and exploration of the human capacity for both greatness and moral failure. It remains a compelling and thought-provoking read for fans of Conrad's writing and for those interested in literature about the colonial experience.
The story follows the life of Peter Willems, a Dutch trader who is expelled from his trading post on a remote island for various indiscretions and moral transgressions. Despite his expulsion, Willems remains determined to regain his status and wealth, leading him to make a series of questionable decisions and alliances.
As the narrative unfolds, Willems becomes entangled in a web of deceit, betrayal, and colonial exploitation. He forms relationships with both indigenous people and European colonists, but his efforts to manipulate and control others ultimately lead to his downfall.
"An Outcast of the Islands" explores themes of colonialism, cultural clash, and the corrupting influence of power. Conrad's prose style is characterized by its dense and atmospheric descriptions, as well as its psychological depth and moral ambiguity.
While "An Outcast of the Islands" received mixed reviews upon its initial publication, it has since come to be regarded as an important work in Conrad's oeuvre. The novel is noted for its complex characters, vivid settings, and exploration of the human capacity for both greatness and moral failure. It remains a compelling and thought-provoking read for fans of Conrad's writing and for those interested in literature about the colonial experience.
Kundinnen und Kunden meinen
Kurze Frage zu unserer Seite
Vielen Dank für Ihr Feedback
Wir nutzen Ihr Feedback, um unsere Produktseiten zu verbessern. Bitte haben Sie Verständnis, dass wir Ihnen keine Rückmeldung geben können. Falls Sie Kontakt mit uns aufnehmen möchten, können Sie sich aber gerne an unseren Kund*innenservice wenden.
zum Kundenservice