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A Set of Six (1908) is one of Conrad's most versatile and varied compositions, embracing diverse interests and settings, multiple tonal qualities and a medley of short-story forms (ranging from the novella in 'The Duel' to the anecdotal tale in 'The Informer'). The volume's wide-ranging... Read Full Overview

A Set of Six. Joseph Conrad. First published in 1908. Joseph Conrad was famous for stories and novels with a nautical setting. This is a classic by the true master of the sea's and one that has been loved by many for generations.Any profits made from the sale of this book will... Read Full Overview

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First Published 1908

A Set of Six. (collection of story): Gaspar Ruiz, The Informer, The Brute, An Anarchist, The Duel, Il Conde . Joseph Conrad (Polish pronunciation: born J zef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski; 3 December 1857 - 3 August 1924) was a Polish-British writer regarded as one of the greatest... Read Full Overview

JOSEPH CONRAD (1857-1924) was one of the most remarkable figures in English literature. Born in Poland, and originally named Josef Teodor Konrad Walecz Korzeniowski, he went to sea at the age of seventeen and eventually joined the crew of an English vessel, becoming a British... Read Full Overview

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Joseph Conrad (born J zef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski; 3 December 1857 - 3 August 1924) was a Polish-British writer regarded as one of the greatest novelists to write in the English language. Though he did not speak English fluently until his twenties, he was a master prose... Read Full Overview

A masterful collection of six captivating tales, "A Set of Six" by Joseph Conrad delves into the complexities of human nature and the often-conflicting forces that drive us. From the depths of the sea to the shadows of political intrigue, these stories traverse diverse landscapes... Read Full Overview

A revolutionary war raises many strange characters out of the obscurity which is the common lot of humble lives in an undisturbed state of society. Certain individualities grow into fame through their vices and their virtues, or simply by their actions, which may have a temporary... Read Full Overview

A revolutionary war raises many strange characters out of the obscurity which is the common lot of humble lives in an undisturbed state of society. Certain individualities grow into fame through their vices and their virtues, or simply by their actions, which may have a temporary... Read Full Overview

A revolutionary war raises many strange characters out of the obscurity which is the common lot of humble lives in an undisturbed state of society. Certain individualities grow into fame through their vices and their virtues, or simply by their actions, which may have a temporary... Read Full Overview

The six stories in this volume are the result of some three or four years of occasional work. The dates of their writing are far apart, their origins are various. None of them are connected directly with personal experiences. In all of them the facts are inherently true, by which... Read Full Overview

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A Set of Six is a collection of six short stories by the famous author Joseph Conrad. Each originally published elsewhere, they have been combines into a collection that include:

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"A Set of Six" by Joseph Conrad is a collection of short stories that delve into maritime themes and the complexities of human nature. Each story in the set provides a unique adventure, set against exotic locales and often involving colonial settings. Conrad's narrative depth... Read Full Overview

Experience the thrill of seafaring adventure with Joseph Conrad's "A Set of Six," a compelling collection of short stories from the early 20th century. Conrad, a master of maritime tales and psychological fiction, explores the depths of human nature against the backdrop of... Read Full Overview

Experience the thrill of seafaring adventure with Joseph Conrad's "A Set of Six," a compelling collection of short stories from the early 20th century. Conrad, a master of maritime tales and psychological fiction, explores the depths of human nature against the backdrop of... Read Full Overview

Certain individualities grow into fame through their vices and their virtues, or simply by their actions, which may have a temporary importance; and then they become forgotten. The names of a few leaders alone survive the end of armed strife and are further pre- served in history;... Read Full Overview