The Secret Sharer - Joseph Conrad - Bog

The Secret Sharer is a novella written by Joseph Conrad, first published in 1910. The story follows an unnamed young sea captain who is given command of a ship, the Sephora, and sets sail from the Gulf of Siam to England. During the voyage, the captain takes on a mysterious stowaway, Leggatt, who has escaped from another ship and is wanted for murder.The captain feels an immediate connection to Leggatt and decides to hide him in his cabin, despite the risk of being caught. The two men develop a close relationship, with the captain feeling a sense of kinship with Leggatt's predicament. However, as the journey progresses, the captain becomes increasingly paranoid about being discovered and starts to question his own sanity.The Secret Sharer explores themes of identity, morality, and the struggle between good and evil. It is a psychological study of the human psyche, with Conrad using symbolism and imagery to convey his message. The novella is considered one of Conrad's finest works and has been praised for its complex characters and richly evocative language.while I lingered yet, my hand resting lightly on my ship's rail as if on the shoulder of a trusted friend. But, with all that multitude of celestial bodies staring down at one, the comfort of quiet communion with her was gone for good.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.