Gaspar Ruiz - Joseph Conrad - Bog

Gaspar Ruiz is a novella written by Joseph Conrad and first published in 1906. The story is set during the early 19th century in South America, during the time when the continent was fighting for independence from Spain. The central character of the story is Gaspar Ruiz, a former soldier who had been serving in the Spanish army but had deserted and joined the revolutionary forces. However, his loyalties are put to the test when he is captured by the Spanish and offered a chance to return to their side. The story follows Gaspar's journey as he navigates the complex political landscape of the time and struggles with his own conscience. Along the way, he encounters a number of colorful characters, including a cunning Englishman and a beautiful woman who becomes his love interest. Gaspar Ruiz is a tale of loyalty, betrayal, and redemption, set against the backdrop of a turbulent period in South American history. With its vivid descriptions of the landscape and the people of the region, the novella is considered to be one of Conrad's most accomplished works.""That voice, senores, proceeded from the head of Gaspar Ruiz. Of his body I could see nothing. Some of his fellow-captives had clambered upon his back. He was holding them up. His eyes blinked without looking at me. That and the moving of his lips was all he seemed able to manage in his overloaded state. And when I turned round, this head, that seemed more than human size resting on its chin under a multitude of other heads, asked me whether I really desired to quench the thirst of the captives.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.