| Author |
Conrad, Joseph, 1857-1924 |
| Title |
Tales of Unrest
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
Karain: a memory -- The idiots -- An outpost of progress -- The return -- The lagoon.
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| Credits |
Produced by Judy Boss and David Widger
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| Summary |
"Tales of Unrest" by Joseph Conrad is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. The text delves into themes of human experience, exploring the dichotomy of civilization and savagery, as well as the complexities of personal and societal conflicts through the lens of protagonists faced with existential dilemmas. In particular, the opening story, “Karain: A Memory,” introduces us to Karain, a Malay war chief, and the reflections of a narrator who recounts his interactions with him and his devoted followers. The beginning of the book sets the stage by painting a vivid picture of the Eastern Archipelago, evoking a sense of nostalgia and longing for a time and place steeped in adventure and conflict. We are introduced to Karain, whose commanding presence captivates his people as he navigates the delicate balance between power and vulnerability. The narrative explores the tension between the idyllic yet isolating environment he rules and the unsettling realities of external threats and internal turmoil. As the story unfolds, we learn about Karain’s struggles with the burdens of leadership and the fear of treachery that ultimately shapes his fate. This opening portion effectively establishes a framework for the rich and complex themes that permeate the collection, enticing readers with its atmospheric prose and poignant character insights. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Subject |
Adventure stories, English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
1202 |
| Release Date |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Sep 9, 2016 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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