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 111
... What is the matter ? " " I don't want any scandal in my place . That's what's the matter . " Schomberg tried to face the situation bravely , but that steady , black stare affected him . And when he glanced aside uncomfortably , he met ...
... What is the matter ? " " I don't want any scandal in my place . That's what's the matter . " Schomberg tried to face the situation bravely , but that steady , black stare affected him . And when he glanced aside uncomfortably , he met ...
Page 114
... What's this infernal nonsense ? " he muttered thickly . " What do you mean ? How dare you ? ” Ricardo chuckled audibly . " I tell you I am desperate , " Schomberg repeated . " I am as desperate as any man ever was . I don't care hang what ...
... What's this infernal nonsense ? " he muttered thickly . " What do you mean ? How dare you ? ” Ricardo chuckled audibly . " I tell you I am desperate , " Schomberg repeated . " I am as desperate as any man ever was . I don't care hang what ...
Page 159
... 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 he kept it lowered . Ricardo went back to the point . " Well ...
... 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 he kept it lowered . Ricardo went back to the point . " Well ...
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