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ISBN10: 1498085083
ISBN13: 9781498085083
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Published: Mar 30 2014
Pages: 450
Weight: 1.32
Height: 0.91 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781498085083
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Published: Mar 30 2014
Pages: 450
Weight: 1.32
Height: 0.91 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Romance is a short novel written by Joseph Conrad, originally published in 1903. The story follows the life of a young man named Axel Heyst, who lives a solitary existence on a remote island in the South Pacific. Heyst is a man of few words and has a mysterious past, which makes him an enigma to those who meet him.The plot of the novel revolves around Heyst's encounter with a woman named Lena, who is being pursued by a group of unsavory characters. Heyst takes pity on Lena and offers to help her, but this act of kindness sets off a chain of events that leads to tragedy.As the story unfolds, the reader is taken on a journey through the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of our actions. The novel explores themes of isolation, betrayal, and the struggle for power and control.Conrad's writing style is known for its vivid descriptions and introspective tone, and Romance is no exception. The novel is a masterful exploration of the human psyche and the forces that drive us to make the choices we do.Overall, Romance is a thought-provoking and engaging read that will leave readers reflecting on the nature of love, loss, and the human condition.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1922 Edition.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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