A Set of Six

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:

"A Set of Six" by Joseph Conrad is a collection of six narrative stories penned during the early 20th century. Each story delves into intense human experiences and resonates with themes of conflict, morality, and the complexities of character, often set against a backdrop of war-like societies. The characters within these tales, such as Gaspar Ruiz and General Santierra, navigate the turbulent realities of revolution, betrayal, and the quest for understanding as they act against the backdrop of historical events. The opening of "A Set of Six" introduces the first story, "Gaspar Ruiz," which begins during a revolutionary war in South America. Gaspar Ruiz, a powerful man captured by Royalist troops, faces execution under the misconception that he has deserted his side. As he awaits his fate alongside other condemned prisoners, he struggles not only against the physical bonds of his captivity but also with the moral implications of his situation. A young lieutenant, Santierra, who shows compassion by attempting to intervene, reveals the profound conflicts faced by individuals in wartime. In a moment of pivotal decision, Ruiz displays remarkable physical strength, symbolically illustrating the broader themes of personal honor and the desire for liberation. The intertwining of fate, strength, and moral dilemmas sets the tone for the intricate storytelling that Conrad employs throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Gaspar Ruiz

The informer

The brute

An anarchist

The duel

Il conde.

Credits:

Produced by Judy Boss and David Widger

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Set_of_Six

Reading ease score: 72.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2006-01-09