02562cam a22003853u 4500001000400000003000700004005001700011006000200028007000500030008004100035040001100076041001700087050000700104100003100111245003000142264005100172300004700223336002600270337002600296338003600322500009200358500003100450508004500481520131800526534004501844653002601889653002201915653004301937653003301980653002402013653005102037653003002088856004102118999001702159638UtSlPG20260610133034.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aConrad, Joseph,d1857-192413aAn Outcast of the Islands 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/An_Outcast_of_the_Islands  aRelease date is 2006-01-09  aProduced by Judith Boss and David Widger  a"An Outcast of the Islands" by Joseph Conrad is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores the complex lives of its characters against the backdrop of colonial settings in the East Indies, focusing particularly on themes of identity, betrayal, and moral ambiguity. The protagonist, Willems, is a conflicted character whose ambition and actions lead him to a precarious position on the fringes of society, suggesting a deeper commentary on colonial exploitation and personal downfall.  At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Willems, a man who struggles with his identity and morality. He initially views a misguided venture into dishonesty as a minor detour, believing he can easily return to his virtuous life. As he interacts with his wife Joanna and the Da Souza family, it becomes clear that his sense of superiority derived from his European status is shallow and ultimately fragile. In a critical scene, Willems experiences a dramatic confrontation with Joanna, revealing the tensions in their relationship that stem from his arrogance and neglect. The opening sets a tone of impending tragedy, establishing Willems as a man increasingly alienated from those around him and foreshadowing the chaotic moral landscape he must navigate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPsychological fiction  aClerks -- Fiction  aEuropeans -- Southeast Asia -- Fiction  aTrading companies -- Fiction  aBetrayal -- Fiction  aLingard, Tom (Fictitious character) -- Fiction  aSoutheast Asia -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/638  c42759d42759