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The Shadow-Line

Joseph Conrad

Publisher: Bu Classics Books

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Summary

A gripping rite of passage story that chronicles a young sailor's sudden promotion to captaincy during a cursed voyage. Calm seas and a fever-stricken crew turn the ship into a stagnant purgatory where the boundaries between youth and maturity dissolve. It is a profound exploration of leadership, endurance, and the weight of newfound responsibility.
Available since: 03/06/2026.
Print length: 159 pages.

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