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A young sailor becomes the unexpected captain of a ship with a dark history, embarking on a journey that quickly turns perilous. As he navigates through a ghostly "shadow-line," the haunting legacy of the former captain and a spreading illness threaten the crew's survival. This suspenseful nautical tale explores the intense transition from youth to maturity, vividly portraying the harsh realities of life at sea. One of Conrad's later works, it delves into themes of leadership, fear, and the challenges of growing up.
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The Shadow-Line, Joseph Conrad
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- Title
- The Shadow-Line
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Joseph Conrad
- Publisher
- Portmay Press
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 170
- ISBN13
- 9781959986140
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Adventure, Classics, 20th century, England, English Literature, Coming Of Age, Seas and Oceans, Narration, Seafaring, Storm
- Original title
- The shadow line
- Rating
- 3.75 out of 5
- Description
- A young sailor becomes the unexpected captain of a ship with a dark history, embarking on a journey that quickly turns perilous. As he navigates through a ghostly "shadow-line," the haunting legacy of the former captain and a spreading illness threaten the crew's survival. This suspenseful nautical tale explores the intense transition from youth to maturity, vividly portraying the harsh realities of life at sea. One of Conrad's later works, it delves into themes of leadership, fear, and the challenges of growing up.