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100 1 _aConrad, Joseph,
_d1857-1924
245 1 3 _aAn Outcast of the Islands
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
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500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/An_Outcast_of_the_Islands
500 _aRelease date is 2006-01-09
508 _aProduced by Judith Boss and David Widger
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPsychological fiction
653 _aClerks -- Fiction
653 _aEuropeans -- Southeast Asia -- Fiction
653 _aTrading companies -- Fiction
653 _aBetrayal -- Fiction
653 _aLingard, Tom (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
653 _aSoutheast Asia -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/638
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