Nostromo
A Tale of the Seaboard (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition)
By Joseph Conrad; Joyce Carol Oates (Contribution by) | Publisher: Warbler Classics
About the book
Set in the fictional South American republic of Costaguana, Nostromo is a sweeping tale of political upheaval, personal ambition, and moral ambiguity. At its center stands the incorruptible Italian foreman Nostromo, whose reputation for honor becomes both his greatest asset and his ultimate burden in a world where empires rise on fragile dreams, and where even the most steadfast soul may be undone by the very ideals it seeks to serve. Widely regarded as Conrad's finest longer work, Nostromo combines a richly layered narrative with a penetrating examination of power, wealth, and the illusions that sustain them. Against a backdrop of revolution and imperial intrigue, Conrad crafts a timeless meditation on loyalty, identity, and the cost of integrity in a world governed by greed and transactional allegiances. This Warbler Classics edition includes the essay \"The Immense Indifference of Things\" by Joyce Carol Oates and an extensive biographical timeline.
Editions of Nostromo
- Paperback
- ISBN 9798902670438
- EBook
- ISBN 9798902670445
- Kindle
- ISBN B0H6XZS8M4
Read an Excerpt
Set in the fictional South American republic of Costaguana, Nostromo is a sweeping tale of political upheaval, personal ambition, and moral ambiguity. At its center stands the incorruptible Italian foreman Nostromo, whose reputation for honor becomes both his greatest asset and his ultimate burden in a world where empires rise on fragile dreams, and where even the most steadfast soul may be undone by the very ideals it seeks to serve. Widely regarded as Conrad's finest longer work, Nostromo combines a richly layered narrative with a penetrating examination of power, wealth, and the illusions that sustain them. Against a backdrop of revolution and imperial intrigue, Conrad crafts a timeless meditation on loyalty, identity, and the cost of integrity in a world governed by greed and transactional allegiances. This Warbler Classics edition includes the essay \"The Immense Indifference of Things\" by Joyce Carol Oates and an extensive biographical timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nostromo about?
Set in the fictional South American republic of Costaguana, Nostromo is a sweeping tale of political upheaval, personal ambition, and moral ambiguity. At its center stands the incorruptible Italian foreman Nostromo, whose reputation for honor becomes both his greatest asset and his ultimate burden in a world where empires rise on fragile dreams, and where even the most steadfast soul may be undone by the very ideals it seeks to serve. Widely regarded as Conrad's finest longer work, Nostromo combines a richly layered narrative with a penetrating examination of power, wealth, and the illusions that sustain them. Against a backdrop of revolution and imperial intrigue, Conrad crafts a timeless meditation on loyalty, identity, and the cost of integrity in a world governed by greed and transactional allegiances. This Warbler Classics edition includes the essay \"The Immense Indifference of Things\" by Joyce Carol Oates and an extensive biographical timeline.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Nostromo?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of Nostromo?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9798902670438
How long is Nostromo and how many pages does it have?
Nostromo has 414 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Nostromo?
Joseph Conrad; Joyce Carol Oates (Contribution by)
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Nostromo is available as paperback(ISBN 9798902670438) and ebook(ISBN 9798902670445) and kindle(ISBN B0H6XZS8M4)
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