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Tales of Hearsay

Tales of Hearsay

著者： Joseph Conrad
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Step into a world shaped by history and imagination in Tales of Hearsay. Join a reflective and romantic young Russian officer during the era of Napoleon as he faces a daunting request. Travel to 1868, where an adventurous Polish boy meets a prince and discovers that reality often defies fantasy. Experience the tension aboard a British ship in the North Sea during the Great War as the captain confronts a neutral vessel whose leader may not be as innocent as he claims. Finally, dive into the troubled life of a sailing ship officer in the 1880s, trapped under the oppressive rule of a captain obsessed with the supernatural and the possibility of contacting the dead. Even in his most anecdotal moments, Conrad captivates audiences, and these four engaging tales, gathered shortly after his passing, will keep you enthralled. (Summary by Peter Dann)Copyright 19th and 20th Century Fiction 世界 社会科学
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