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New texts of Joseph Conrad's modern classic 'The Secret Sharer' and of two other tales appear in this edition of 'Twixt Land and Sea with numerous words, sentences, and entire paragraphs restored from Conrad's manuscripts and typescripts. Written while he was working on Under... Read Full Overview

"One day -- and that day was many years ago now -- I received a long, chatty letter from one of my old chums and fellow-wanderers in Eastern waters. He was still out there, but settled down, and middle-aged; I imagined him -- grown portly in figure and domestic in his habits;... Read Full Overview

Includes three classic tales by Joseph Conrad:A Smile of Fortune, The Secret Sharer,Freya of the Seven Isles.

This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards: 1. Type-setting & Reformatting: The complete... Read Full Overview

'Twixt Land and Sea is a collection of Joseph Conrad's three short stories--"A Smile of Fortune," "The Secret Sharer," and "Freya of the Seven Isles"--published together in a single volume as Conrad meant them to be.

In "A Smile of Fortune," a ship's captain... Read Full Overview

A collection of Conrad's short stories, which explores the theme of humanity's struggle against the elements and their own inner demons. These haunting tales are set in locations ranging from the exotic Malay Archipelago to the desolate English coast.

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"Twixt Land and Sea Tales" from Joseph Conrad. Polish author who wrote in English after settling in England (1857-1924).

Jacobus having put me in mind of his wealthy brother I concluded I would pay that business call at once. I had by that time heard a little more of him. He was a member of the Council, where he made himself objectionable to the authorities. He exercised a considerable influence... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: Twixt Land & Sea by Joseph Conrad

Reproduction of the original: Twixt Land & Sea by Joseph Conrad

'Twixt Land and Sea Tales is a classic collection of sea stories by Joseph Conrad. . Joseph Conrad has come into his own. The three stories contained in this volume take rank with the most mature and romantic of his work. The charming love and adventure of the life which he... Read Full Overview