The Shadow Line: A Confession: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Shadow Line: A Confession is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Conrad, Joseph (1857–1924).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Shadow Line: A Confession" by Joseph Conrad is a novella written in 1915. A young, unnamed man assumes his first command as ship captain in the Orient, crossing the threshold from youth to maturity. Told through a dual-narrative structure that contrasts the older narrator's wisdom with his younger self's inexperience, the story follows the new captain as he faces mysterious challenges aboard his vessel. Conrad explores themes of responsibility, camaraderie, and the journey toward wisdom through this introspective tale of self-discovery at sea.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Shadow Line: A Confession
- Author credits: Conrad, Joseph (1857–1924)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Sea stories
- Ship captains -- Fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
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