Victory"A drifter in the islands of the Malay Archipelago rescues a young Englishwoman from her predatory boss, and the vengeful employer sets a trio of miscreants on their trail. Joseph Conrad's first popular success abounds in the elements characteristic of his later work: an exotic setting, richly and powerfully evoked; muscular prose; complex characterization; and a compelling examination of the human capacity for good and evil"-- |
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Page 105
... Schomberg , clad in his sleeping suit , and moving restlessly about the room . He never glanced her way , for the reason that Mrs. Schomberg , in her night attire , looked the most un- attractive object in existence - miserable ...
... Schomberg , clad in his sleeping suit , and moving restlessly about the room . He never glanced her way , for the reason that Mrs. Schomberg , in her night attire , looked the most un- attractive object in existence - miserable ...
Page 123
... Schomberg .. “ Come , man , take one quick ! ” Schomberg was so surprised that he took one hur- riedly , after a very perceptible start . The eyes of Martin Ricardo gleamed phosphorescent in the half- light of the room screened from the ...
... Schomberg .. “ Come , man , take one quick ! ” Schomberg was so surprised that he took one hur- riedly , after a very perceptible start . The eyes of Martin Ricardo gleamed phosphorescent in the half- light of the room screened from the ...
Page 159
... Schomberg echoed lifelessly , fixing his gaze on the floor . " What's the matter with you ? ” asked Ricardo with genuine surprise . " What is it ? " Schomberg , without looking up , made an impatient gesture . His face was crimson , and ...
... Schomberg echoed lifelessly , fixing his gaze on the floor . " What's the matter with you ? ” asked Ricardo with genuine surprise . " What is it ? " Schomberg , without looking up , made an impatient gesture . His face was crimson , and ...
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