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The Shadow-Line
Hardcover
Publisher Price: $37.95
Publisher: Lushena Books
Published: Oct 31 2024
Pages: 142
Weight: 0.69
Height: 0.50 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The Shadow-Line: A Confession is a novella by Joseph Conrad, first published in 1917. It is a psychological and symbolic tale that marks the transition from youth to adulthood, particularly in the context of responsibility and leadership. The story is often seen as semi-autobiographical, drawing on Conrad's own experiences as a young sea captain.
The Shadow-Line is a powerful meditation on the universal theme of crossing the threshold from youth into adulthood. Joseph Conrad masterfully blends adventure, psychological depth, and symbolism to create a story that captures the uncertainty, fear, and eventual triumph that accompanies the assumption of responsibility. The novella is often seen as a reflection of Conrad's own struggles with leadership and duty during his early years as a sea captain.
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