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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Joseph Conrad. House is very expensive , and they expect you to bring your own servant with you . It's a nuisance . " " Of course , of course , " protested Davidson hastily . After a short silence Heyst returned to the matter of the ...
Joseph Conrad. House is very expensive , and they expect you to bring your own servant with you . It's a nuisance . " " Of course , of course , " protested Davidson hastily . After a short silence Heyst returned to the matter of the ...
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... expect you to be grateful . It's worse than slavery . You don't expect a slave that's bought for money to be grateful . And if you sell your work - what is it but selling your own self ? You've got so many days to live and you sell them ...
... expect you to be grateful . It's worse than slavery . You don't expect a slave that's bought for money to be grateful . And if you sell your work - what is it but selling your own self ? You've got so many days to live and you sell them ...
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... the time . Ricardo stole up close to his principal ; they had a confabulation together , and then something happened which I did not expect . It's rather awkward , too . " Since I would not have their assistance to get VICTORY 323.
... the time . Ricardo stole up close to his principal ; they had a confabulation together , and then something happened which I did not expect . It's rather awkward , too . " Since I would not have their assistance to get VICTORY 323.
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