Within the Tides: Tales

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Conrad, Joseph, 1857-1924

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Within the Tides: Tales" by Joseph Conrad is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The narratives often explore themes of colonialism, human nature, and existential dilemmas, with a focus on the complexities of relationships and moral choices faced by the characters in the colonial environment. The opening portion of the story "The Planter of Malata" introduces us to Geoffrey Renouard, a young planter recently returned to a colonial city after years on the remote island of Malata. He converses with a newspaper editor about a dinner he attended, where he met several guests, including a woman who captivates his attention. As Renouard struggles with feelings of solitude and isolation influenced by his solitary life on Malata, his thoughts drift toward the young lady's beauty and presence, revealing his growing fascination. This opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of his inner conflicts, the societal expectations surrounding him, and introduces the enigmatic young lady, hinting at future complications in their interactions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The planter of Malata

The partner

The inn of the two witches

Because of the dollars.

Credits:

Scanned and proofed by David Price

Notes:

Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 1997-09-01