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Conrad, Joseph
1857
1924
Korzeniowski, Joseph Conrad Theodore
Korzeniowski, Józef Konrad Teodor
Korzeniowski, Jozef Konrad Teodor
Chance: A Tale in Two Parts
David Price
"Chance: A Tale in Two Parts" by Joseph Conrad is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story introduces us to Charles Powell, a young seafarer facing the challenges of starting a life at sea after qualifying for the position of second mate. The narrative explores themes of fate and the unpredictable nature of life, as Powell's journey is significantly influenced by seemingly random encounters and the choices he makes in the face of uncertainty. The opening of the novel sets the stage at a riverside inn, where Charles Powell engages in a conversation filled with nostalgia and disappointment with another sailor who recalls his time at sea. Powell reflects on the struggles of securing a position after his successful examination, feeling disillusioned and hopeless in the bustling, indifferent world on land. Through the protagonist's internal turmoil and interactions, Conrad paints a poignant picture of the often harsh realities sailors face, and how chance encounters can tilt the course of their lives. As Powell navigates these challenges, we are drawn into the complexities of his aspirations and the unpredictable nature of fate that governs their outcomes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Young women -- Fiction
Love stories
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Children of prisoners -- Fiction
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