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A Personal Record: The Shadow Line

A Personal Record: The Shadow Line

Conrad, Joseph

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ISBN10: 1025899679
ISBN13: 9781025899671
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 310
Weight: 1.35
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
A Personal Record the Shadow Line brings together Joseph Conrad's introspective memoirs and one of his most haunting nautical novellas. A Personal Record provides an anecdotal and philosophical exploration of the author's life, tracing his journey from his childhood in Poland to his years in the British Merchant Navy and his eventual rise as a master of English prose. This memoir offers an intimate look at the memories and influences that shaped his distinct narrative voice and creative vision.

The Shadow Line serves as a masterful fictionalized account of Conrad's first command as a sea captain. The story follows a young officer who assumes leadership of a vessel plagued by an eerie, stagnant calm and a crew ravaged by fever. As he faces the weight of his new responsibilities, the protagonist must cross the metaphorical shadow line that separates the carefree nature of youth from the trials of adulthood. Together, these works provide a deep look into the themes of duty, isolation, and moral endurance, showcasing Conrad's unparalleled ability to weave personal experience into timeless literature.

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