A Set of Six by Joseph Conrad
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About this eBook
| Author | Conrad, Joseph, 1857-1924 |
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| Title | A Set of Six |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Gaspar Ruiz -- The informer -- The brute -- An anarchist -- The duel -- Il conde. |
| Credits | Produced by Judy Boss and David Widger |
| Summary | "A Set of Six" by Joseph Conrad is a collection of six narrative stories penned during the early 20th century. Each story delves into intense human experiences and resonates with themes of conflict, morality, and the complexities of character, often set against a backdrop of war-like societies. The characters within these tales, such as Gaspar Ruiz and General Santierra, navigate the turbulent realities of revolution, betrayal, and the quest for understanding as they act against the backdrop of historical events. The opening of "A Set of Six" introduces the first story, "Gaspar Ruiz," which begins during a revolutionary war in South America. Gaspar Ruiz, a powerful man captured by Royalist troops, faces execution under the misconception that he has deserted his side. As he awaits his fate alongside other condemned prisoners, he struggles not only against the physical bonds of his captivity but also with the moral implications of his situation. A young lieutenant, Santierra, who shows compassion by attempting to intervene, reveals the profound conflicts faced by individuals in wartime. In a moment of pivotal decision, Ruiz displays remarkable physical strength, symbolically illustrating the broader themes of personal honor and the desire for liberation. The intertwining of fate, strength, and moral dilemmas sets the tone for the intricate storytelling that Conrad employs throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Adventure and adventurers -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 2305 |
| Release Date | Jan 9, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Sep 10, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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