The Shadow Line - Joseph Conrad - Bog

The Shadow Line is a novel written by Joseph Conrad that tells the story of a young man named James Wait, who is about to embark on his first command as a captain of a ship. The story takes place in the late 19th century and explores themes of duty, honor, and the struggle to maintain sanity in the face of overwhelming adversity.As James sets sail on his ship, he is filled with excitement and a sense of adventure. However, his journey quickly becomes more challenging than he ever could have imagined. He is faced with a mutinous crew, a mysterious illness that is spreading among his men, and the constant threat of danger from the sea.As he navigates these challenges, James also grapples with his own inner demons. He is haunted by a sense of guilt over an incident in his past, and he struggles to maintain his composure in the face of the mounting pressure.The Shadow Line is a gripping tale of adventure and self-discovery that explores the complexities of the human psyche. Conrad's masterful prose and vivid descriptions bring the story to life, transporting readers to a world of danger and uncertainty on the high seas.I HEARD the clatter of the scissors escaping from his hand, noted the perilous heave of his whole person over the edge of the bunk after them, and then, returning to my first purpose, pursued my course on the deck. The sparkle of the sea filled my eyes. It was gorgeous and barren, monotonous and without hope under the empty curve of the sky. The sails hung motionless and slack, the very folds of their sagging surfaces moved no more than carved granite.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.