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Title: Jeunesse, suivi du Cœur des ténèbres
Original Publication: Paris: Nouvelle revue française, 1925.
Note: Translations of Youth and Heart of darkness.
Credits: www.ebooksgratuits.com and Laurent Vogel (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica))
Summary: "Jeunesse, suivi du Cœur des ténèbres" by Joseph Conrad is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book includes significant narratives that explore themes of youth, adventure, and the profound impact of experience through the eyes of its central character, Marlow. The opening story, "Jeunesse," reflects on the trials and tribulations faced during a maritime journey, emphasizing the weight of youthful ambition and the harsh realities of life at sea. The beginning of "Jeunesse" introduces readers to an intimate gathering where a group of men reminisces about their maritime experiences, anchored by Marlow's recounting of his first voyage as a lieutenant. As he narrates his adventures aboard the decrepit ship, "Judée", he evokes the camaraderie among sailors while highlighting the challenges they face, including harsh weather and a demanding workload. The narrative unfolds with vivid depictions of both the ship and the crew's struggles, intertwining moments of youthful exuberance with the sobering responsibilities that come with adulthood. This opening sets the stage for a powerful exploration of memory and the complexities of the human spirit in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Conrad, Joseph, 1857-1924
Translator: Jean-Aubry, G. (Georges), 1882-1950
Translator: Ruyters, André, 1876-1952
EBook No.: 72252
Published: Nov 28, 2023
Downloads: 116
Language: French
Subject: Sea stories
Subject: Africa -- Fiction
Subject: Europeans -- Africa -- Fiction
Subject: Trading posts -- Fiction
Subject: Degeneration -- Fiction
Subject: Imperialism -- Fiction
Subject: Psychological fiction
Subject: Adventure stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Jeunesse, suivi du Cœur des ténèbres
Original Publication: Paris: Nouvelle revue française, 1925.
Note: Translations of Youth and Heart of darkness.
Credits: www.ebooksgratuits.com and Laurent Vogel (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica))
Summary: "Jeunesse, suivi du Cœur des ténèbres" by Joseph Conrad is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book includes significant narratives that explore themes of youth, adventure, and the profound impact of experience through the eyes of its central character, Marlow. The opening story, "Jeunesse," reflects on the trials and tribulations faced during a maritime journey, emphasizing the weight of youthful ambition and the harsh realities of life at sea. The beginning of "Jeunesse" introduces readers to an intimate gathering where a group of men reminisces about their maritime experiences, anchored by Marlow's recounting of his first voyage as a lieutenant. As he narrates his adventures aboard the decrepit ship, "Judée", he evokes the camaraderie among sailors while highlighting the challenges they face, including harsh weather and a demanding workload. The narrative unfolds with vivid depictions of both the ship and the crew's struggles, intertwining moments of youthful exuberance with the sobering responsibilities that come with adulthood. This opening sets the stage for a powerful exploration of memory and the complexities of the human spirit in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Conrad, Joseph, 1857-1924
Translator: Jean-Aubry, G. (Georges), 1882-1950
Translator: Ruyters, André, 1876-1952
EBook No.: 72252
Published: Nov 28, 2023
Downloads: 116
Language: French
Subject: Sea stories
Subject: Africa -- Fiction
Subject: Europeans -- Africa -- Fiction
Subject: Trading posts -- Fiction
Subject: Degeneration -- Fiction
Subject: Imperialism -- Fiction
Subject: Psychological fiction
Subject: Adventure stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.