The Rover: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Rover is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Conrad, Joseph (1857–1924).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Rover" by Joseph Conrad is a novel written between 1921 and 1922. Set in southern France during the French Revolution and Napoleon's rise, it follows Peyrol, a master-gunner and pirate who has spent fifty years roaming distant seas. Seeking refuge at an isolated farmhouse, he encounters outcasts and becomes entangled in their struggles. The story explores his attempt to escape a violent past and his search for identity and allegiance, culminating in one final voyage.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Rover
- Author credits: Conrad, Joseph (1857–1924)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Historical fiction
- Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Fiction
- Sea stories
- War stories
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
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