The Rover

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:

"The Rover" by Joseph Conrad is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Master-Gunner Peyrol, a seasoned and reticent sea captain who returns to his native France after decades of lawless life at sea, amidst the chaotic backdrop of the French Revolution. As Peyrol attempts to establish a quiet existence on shore, he grapples with his past and the values of a country forever changed by revolutionary fervor. The opening of the novel introduces Peyrol as he arrives in the Port of Toulon with a damaged ship. He experiences a mix of detachment and curiosity as he navigates the bustling quay filled with revolutionary fervor, where he is recognized as a figure of intrigue and wonder. The narrative reveals his internal conflict-his past as a "Brother of the Coast" is steeped in lawlessness, and yet he seeks a peaceful life away from the sea. As he prepares to go ashore, Peyrol reflects on a long and tumultuous journey, highlighting both his nostalgia for his childhood and the heavy burden of his unsavory past. This blend of character exploration, historical context, and the quest for identity establishes a rich foundation for the unfolding drama in the rest of the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rover_(novel)

Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2019-03-28