Joesph Conrad: Complete Novels 5 Book Box set By Joesph Conrad

Titles in this set:

Heart of Darkness : On an unnamed boat floating down the Thames, we meet the quintessential seaman, Charles Marlow. This sailor narrates an assignment he took on as the Captain of a steamer operating on the Congo River. Entranced by the Congo River while on a holiday, Marlow joins a ‘Company’, a colonial enterprise in search of ivory in Africa. As his journey continues, it vividly showcases Western colonialism and its impact on the people living there. It also highlights the greed and the ambition of the rulers and its resultant effect on people.

The Secret Agent : The Secret Agent: A Simple Tale is a dark political satire set in London in the nineteenth century. The narrative revolves around the questionable character of Adolf Verloc is a government informant, and a spy for an unnamed country. His assignment, after having infiltrated a radical group of anarchists, is to provoke a violent incident by its members.Swirling with anarchism, desperation, exploitation and terrorism, the story is a mirror of our present experiences.

Victory : An amalgamation of adventure and love, Victory tells us the story of AxelHeyst who becomes a recluse, cuts himself off from mainstream life and develops a negative attitude towards everything. However, certain events change the course of his life when he comes across an English girl named Lena.They manage to get rid of their suffering which gives them a sense of victory.

Lord Jim : Narrated by seasoned seaman Charles Marlow, the story follows Jim, a young British sailor whose life is marked by cowardice after he abandons a steamer filled with people during a crisis. After facing public trial and punishment, Jim seeks to escape his past at an isolated trading post, where he builds a reputation. However, when conflict arises, his failure to act leads to tragic consequences.

Nostromo : Written in 1904, Nostromo is regarded as one of Joseph Conrad’s finest works. Set in the fictional South American country of Costaguana and its port city, Sulaco, it explores the region’s wars and politics. The story follows Nostromo, a charismatic Italian who feels unappreciated after risking his life to save silver ingots. His ensuing obsession and paranoia ultimately lead to his tragic death as he seeks access to his treasure.