The four tales in this volume share autobiographical origins in Conrad's experience at sea and his exile from Poland. They vividly present Conrad's preoccupation with the theme of solidarity, challenged from without by the elements and from within by...
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The four tales in this volume share autobiographical origins in Conrad's experience at sea and his exile from Poland. They vividly present Conrad's preoccupation with the theme of solidarity, challenged from without by the elements and from within by human doubts and fears. This revised edition uses the English first edition texts and has a new chronology and bibliography. Cover -- Contents -- General Editor's Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Note on the Text -- Select Bibliography -- A Chronology of Joseph Conrad -- TYPHOON -- FALK: A REMINISCENCE -- AMY FOSTER -- THE SECRET SHARER: AN EPISODE FROM THE COAST -- Extract from the 'Author's Note' (1919) -- Explanatory Notes -- Glossary -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- W -- Y.
