“For all that has been said of the love that certain natures (on shore) have professed for it, for all the celebrations it has been the object of in prose and song, the sea has never been friendly to man. At most it has been the accomplice of human restlessness.”
Quote by Joseph Conrad
Work
Joseph Conrad’s Sea Tales - Premium Collection: An Outcast of the Islands, The Nigger of the ‘Narcissus’, A Smile of Fortune, Typhoon and more: Classics of World Literature from One of the Greatest English Novelists (Including Author’s Memoirs, Letters & Critical Essays)
Joseph Conrad’s Sea Tales - Premium Collection is a curated selection of the author’s most celebrated works, focusing on his exploration of the sea and its inhabitants. The collection includes novels such as ‘An Outcast of the Islands’ and ‘The Nigger of the ‘Narcissus’, which delve into themes of adventure, survival, and the human condition. Additionally, the collection features personal writings by Conrad, providing insight into his personal experiences and reflections on his writing and the world around him. more
Author
Joseph Conrad
Joseph Conrad, born on December 3, 1857 in Poland and died on August 3, 1924 in the United Kingdom, was a renowned British author of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is known for his profound descriptions of maritime life and his insightful explorations of human nature. more
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