| Author |
Conrad, Joseph, 1857-1924 |
| Title |
The Rescue: A Romance of the Shallows
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Judy Boss and David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Rescue: A Romance of the Shallows" by Joseph Conrad is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of the Malay Archipelago, it explores themes of adventure, human struggle, and the intricate dynamics between colonizers and the indigenous people. The story introduces key characters, including Tom Lingard, the master of a brig called the Lightning, as he navigates both physical and moral waters while trying to help those in distress on his journey. The opening of the novel paints a vivid picture of the setting—an expansive shallow sea surrounded by islands—and introduces us to the brig's crew, including Lingard and his Burmese helmsman. As they navigate through calm waters, an oppressive stillness envelops them, and Lingard grapples with his frustrations over their lack of movement. The story takes a turn when Lingard receives word of a stranded yacht, leading him to take on a rescue mission. The dynamics among the crew members, their observations of the surrounding environment, and the succinct dialogue set the stage for a suspenseful adventure that promises to intertwine human relationships with the unpredictable nature of the sea. (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 |
Sea stories
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| Subject |
Love stories
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| Subject |
Rescues -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Lingard, Tom (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Yachting -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Malay Archipelago -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
1712 |
| Release Date |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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