Nostromo, Joseph Conrad
Nostromo, Joseph Conrad
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Nostromo

Author: Joseph Conrad

Narrator: Geoffrey Giuliano, The Arc

Unabridged: 18 hr 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/30/2023

Categories: Fiction, Classic, Sea Stories


Synopsis

Nostromo by Joseph Conrad: Set in the fictional South American country of Costaguana, "Nostromo" is a gripping tale of political intrigue, revolution, and human greed. The novel follows the life of the enigmatic protagonist, Nostromo, a respected and trusted figure in the port town of Sulaco. As the political landscape shifts and a silver mine becomes the focal point of power struggles, Nostromo finds himself embroiled in a web of deceit and betrayal. Joseph Conrad's masterful prose and deep exploration of human nature create a timeless work that delves into themes of corruption, the allure of wealth, and the consequences of ambition.
Joseph Conrad Joseph Conrad was a renowned English novelist and one of the most significant literary figures of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. A master storyteller, Conrad's works often explored the human psyche and the complexities of human nature. His experiences as a sailor heavily influenced his writing, and many of his novels, such as "Heart of Darkness," "Lord Jim," and "Nostromo," showcased his deep understanding of the sea and the human condition. Conrad's profound insights into the darkness and moral ambiguity within individuals have made his literature enduring and relevant, leaving a lasting impact on the world of literature and beyond.

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Reviews

Goodreads review by Vit on May 19, 2021

Joseph Conrad, who knew the human nature inside out, telling the story of Nostromo and portraying his personages is ironic and even slightly derisive… Every man, somewhere deep inside, has his own share of rascality… And every human doing has two sides… Action is consolatory. It is the enemy of thoug......more

Goodreads review by Steve on March 17, 2016

Nostromo is considered by many to be Conrad’s greatest novel. The ambiguous nature of good and evil, the importance of duty, common themes in all of Conrad’s novels, get an epic treatment in Nostromo (my Modern Library edition is 630 pages long). But for all of its length, the novel, after the first......more

Goodreads review by Sasha on September 06, 2017

Wait a minute, is this what Joseph Conrad is? I thought maybe I'd read The Secret Agent at the wrong time, because I felt like I should like it but I sortof didn't. I tell people I liked Heart of Darkness, but there's this vague air of uneasiness that I can't quite put my finger on: I've read it thr......more

Goodreads review by Dale on July 29, 2008

Nostromo was a difficult read for me. I started this book many years ago and gave up after the first 50 pages. This time I plowed through, and I'm glad I did. There's a lot of depth to this novel, but you don't see it until about halfway in. The story takes place in a fictional South American country......more