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 180
... Wang had invited them . But this was the only occasion when any sound louder than the buzzing of insects had troubled the profound silence of the clearing . The natives were never invited again . Wang not only knew how to live according ...
... Wang had invited them . But this was the only occasion when any sound louder than the buzzing of insects had troubled the profound silence of the clearing . The natives were never invited again . Wang not only knew how to live according ...
Page 184
... Wang was out of sight at the back of the house , but by no means out of hearing . The Chinaman could hear the voice of him who , when there were many people there , was generally referred to as " Number One . " Wang was not able to ...
... Wang was out of sight at the back of the house , but by no means out of hearing . The Chinaman could hear the voice of him who , when there were many people there , was generally referred to as " Number One . " Wang was not able to ...
Page 224
... Wang made himself visible . Heyst was tempted to laugh at first . This practical comment on his affirmation that ... Wang's bearing suggested his being out of breath ; but he did not pant , and his voice was steady . " No - row . " It ...
... Wang made himself visible . Heyst was tempted to laugh at first . This practical comment on his affirmation that ... Wang's bearing suggested his being out of breath ; but he did not pant , and his voice was steady . " No - row . " It ...
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