Nostromo
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Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
14.02.2026
Verlag
Legare Street PressSeitenzahl
592
Maße (L/B/H)
23,4/15,6/3 cm
Gewicht
820 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-02-543224-3
"Nostromo" is a profound political novel set in the fictional South American republic of Costaguana. It centers on the silver-mining industry and the corrupting influence of wealth and foreign imperialism. The protagonist, Giovanni Battista Fidanza, known as Nostromo, is an "incorruptible" longshoreman whose reputation is tested when he is tasked with hiding a large shipment of silver during a revolution.
Joseph Conrad explores themes of revolution, capitalist expansion, and the moral ambiguity of individuals caught in the machinery of history. The narrative weaves a complex tapestry of characters-from the idealistic mine owner Charles Gould to the cynical Dr. Monygham-all grappling with the weight of "material interests." As a masterpiece of 20th-century literature, "Nostromo" delves into the psychological depths of its characters while providing a sweeping critique of political instability and greed.
The silver of the San Tomé mine becomes a symbol of power and destruction, exerting a dark pull on all who come into contact with it. Through its intricate structure and atmospheric prose, the novel remains a definitive exploration of the personal and societal costs of progress and obsession.
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