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An Outcast of the Islands - Joseph Conrad's Dark Tale of Betrayal Exile and the Depths of Human Weakness - cover

An Outcast of the Islands - Joseph Conrad's Dark Tale of Betrayal Exile and the Depths of Human Weakness

Joseph Conrad, Zenith Ivory Tower Publications

Casa editrice: Zenith Ivory Tower Publications

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🌊 A man disgraced. A land unknown. And a descent into the shadows of the soul.

In An Outcast of the Islands, Joseph Conrad crafts a haunting story of moral failure and cultural collision in the steamy jungles of Southeast Asia. This psychological drama, rich in atmosphere and inner turmoil, follows the downfall of Peter Willems—an ambitious but corrupt European trader whose self-destruction leaves a trail of chaos in its wake.

🏝️ Banished from his trading post for fraud, Willems seeks refuge in a remote native village… but his past—and pride—won't let him rest.
There he meets the enigmatic Aïssa and sees a new chance at power, love, and redemption. But his selfishness and inability to change spark betrayal, jealousy, and inevitable tragedy. Through Willems's choices, Conrad explores colonial arrogance, personal decay, and the illusion of escape.

💭 A powerful exploration of ambition, alienation, and the price of moral blindness.
Written in Conrad's signature style—evocative, layered, and psychologically intense—An Outcast of the Islands is a precursor to the themes found in Heart of Darkness and Lord Jim.

🌟 What Critics and Readers Say:
"A deeply atmospheric and psychologically nuanced novel." — The Times Literary Supplement

"Conrad paints human weakness with unflinching honesty." — The Guardian

"A gripping portrait of a man undone by his own ego." — Amazon Reviewer

🎯 Why You'll Love This Book:
A compelling study of exile, corruption, and human frailty

Ideal for fans of Heart of Darkness, Lord Jim, and Joseph Conrad's maritime fiction

Deep philosophical and psychological insight into colonialism and isolation

Features rich settings, complex characters, and moral ambiguity

🛒 Click Buy Now to Discover a Dark and Unforgettable Journey into the Heart of Human Failure.
Unravel the psyche of a man who could not change—and the world he brought down with him.
👉 Click Buy Now to read An Outcast of the Islands by Joseph Conrad—an unsettling and beautifully written tale of ambition and ruin.
Disponibile da: 17/07/2025.
Lunghezza di stampa: 357 pagine.

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