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Title: An Outcast of the Islands
Note: Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Judith Boss and David Widger
Summary: "An Outcast of the Islands" by Joseph Conrad is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores the complex lives of its characters against the backdrop of colonial settings in the East Indies, focusing particularly on themes of identity, betrayal, and moral ambiguity. The protagonist, Willems, is a conflicted character whose ambition and actions lead him to a precarious position on the fringes of society, suggesting a deeper commentary on colonial exploitation and personal downfall. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Willems, a man who struggles with his identity and morality. He initially views a misguided venture into dishonesty as a minor detour, believing he can easily return to his virtuous life. As he interacts with his wife Joanna and the Da Souza family, it becomes clear that his sense of superiority derived from his European status is shallow and ultimately fragile. In a critical scene, Willems experiences a dramatic confrontation with Joanna, revealing the tensions in their relationship that stem from his arrogance and neglect. The opening sets a tone of impending tragedy, establishing Willems as a man increasingly alienated from those around him and foreshadowing the chaotic moral landscape he must navigate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Conrad, Joseph, 1857-1924
EBook No.: 638
Published: Jan 9, 2006
Downloads: 458
Language: English
Subject: Psychological fiction
Subject: Clerks -- Fiction
Subject: Europeans -- Southeast Asia -- Fiction
Subject: Trading companies -- Fiction
Subject: Betrayal -- Fiction
Subject: Lingard, Tom (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Subject: Southeast Asia -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: An Outcast of the Islands
Note: Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Judith Boss and David Widger
Summary: "An Outcast of the Islands" by Joseph Conrad is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores the complex lives of its characters against the backdrop of colonial settings in the East Indies, focusing particularly on themes of identity, betrayal, and moral ambiguity. The protagonist, Willems, is a conflicted character whose ambition and actions lead him to a precarious position on the fringes of society, suggesting a deeper commentary on colonial exploitation and personal downfall. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Willems, a man who struggles with his identity and morality. He initially views a misguided venture into dishonesty as a minor detour, believing he can easily return to his virtuous life. As he interacts with his wife Joanna and the Da Souza family, it becomes clear that his sense of superiority derived from his European status is shallow and ultimately fragile. In a critical scene, Willems experiences a dramatic confrontation with Joanna, revealing the tensions in their relationship that stem from his arrogance and neglect. The opening sets a tone of impending tragedy, establishing Willems as a man increasingly alienated from those around him and foreshadowing the chaotic moral landscape he must navigate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Conrad, Joseph, 1857-1924
EBook No.: 638
Published: Jan 9, 2006
Downloads: 458
Language: English
Subject: Psychological fiction
Subject: Clerks -- Fiction
Subject: Europeans -- Southeast Asia -- Fiction
Subject: Trading companies -- Fiction
Subject: Betrayal -- Fiction
Subject: Lingard, Tom (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Subject: Southeast Asia -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.