Typhoon: A Siamese-flagged steamer sails into a typhoon the worst calamity at sea. Captain Macwhirr s controversial decision to steer through it rather than turn around makes for an epic clash against the forces of Nature. With the ship s crew fearing the worst as it enters the tempest, the captain s steely resolve is put to acid test. The Shadow-Line: This semi-autobiographical tale of Joseph Conrad s maritime experience, peppered with mystery and morbidity, is also an exploration of the obscure shadow region where carefree youth transforms into responsible maturity.
ISBN: | 9788129120328 |
Publication date: | 1st December 2012 |
Author: | Joseph Conrad |
Publisher: | Rupa Publications an imprint of Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. |
Format: | Paperback |
Pagination: | 224 pages |
Genres: |
Classic fiction: general and literary |