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Conrad: A Tale (1875)

Conrad: A Tale (1875)

Harrington, Elizabeth Still

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ISBN10: 116461102X
ISBN13: 9781164611028
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 178
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Conrad: A Tale is a novel written by Elizabeth Still Harrington and published in 1875. The story revolves around the life of the titular character, Conrad, who is a young man born into a wealthy family. Despite his privileged upbringing, Conrad is unhappy and feels unfulfilled. He becomes disillusioned with the shallow lifestyle of his peers and begins to question the values of his society.Conrad's journey takes him on a spiritual quest as he seeks to find meaning and purpose in his life. He becomes interested in the teachings of Eastern religions and travels to India to study under a guru. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, both good and bad, who challenge his beliefs and help him grow as a person.The novel explores themes of identity, spirituality, and the search for meaning in life. It also critiques the materialistic values of Victorian society and offers a critique of colonialism and imperialism. Harrington's prose is elegant and descriptive, immersing the reader in the exotic locales and cultures that Conrad encounters on his journey.Overall, Conrad: A Tale is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on the Victorian era and the search for spiritual fulfillment.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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