1857–1924 · Polish-British novelist
Joseph Conrad
Joseph Conrad (1857–1924) was a Polish-British writer born in Berdychiv, then in the Russian Empire and now in Ukraine.
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Novels
| # | First published | Book | Kind | Listening time | Read |
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| 1 | 1895 | Almayer's Folly A failing trader stakes his hopes on wealth and his daughter. | Novel | 7 h 5 min | Free to startRead free |
| 2 | 1896 | An Outcast of the Islands A disgraced trader betrays the man who shelters him. | Novel | 11 h 56 min | Free to startRead free |
| 3 | 1897 | The Nigger of the 'Narcissus' A sick sailor divides a crew on a dangerous voyage. | Novel | 6 h 12 min | Free to startRead free |
| 4 | 1899 | Heart of Darkness A riverboat captain encounters the cruelty of colonial ivory trading. | Novel | 4 h 20 min | FreeRead free · no sign-up |
| 5 | 1900 | Lord Jim A disgraced sailor seeks to live beyond one cowardly act. | Novel | 14 h 44 min | Free to startRead free |
| 6 | 1901 | The Inheritors A writer meets a woman whose people plan humanity’s replacement. | Novel | 7 h 6 min | Free to startRead free |
| 7 | 1902 | Typhoon A practical captain faces a typhoon with passengers aboard. | Novel | 3 h 32 min | Free to startRead free |
| 8 | 1903 | Falk A young captain learns the secret of a shunned tugboat owner. | Novel | 3 h 28 min | Free to startRead free |
| 9 | 1904 | Nostromo: A Tale of the Seaboard A trusted sailor faces revolution and the temptations of silver. | Novel | 19 h 14 min | Free to startRead free |
| 10 | 1907 | The Secret Agent: A Simple Tale A London shopkeeper’s secret work brings danger to his family. | Novel | 10 h 15 min | Free to startRead free |
| 11 | 1911 | Under Western Eyes A student's betrayal draws him into a world of revolutionaries. | Novel | 12 h 41 min | Free to startRead free |
| 12 | 1915 | Victory: An Island Tale A solitary island dweller faces love and dangerous strangers. | Novel | 13 h 26 min | Free to startRead free |
| 13 | 1917 | The Shadow Line A young captain faces sickness and doubt at sea. | Novel | 4 h 30 min | Free to startRead free |
| 14 | 1919 | The Arrow of Gold A young man's first love entangles him in political intrigue. | Novel | 12 h 9 min | Free to startRead free |
| 15 | 1920 | The Rescue A captain’s promise is tested by a stranded yacht. | Novel | 15 h 11 min | Free to startRead free |
Stories and shorter works
| # | First published | Book | Kind | Listening time | Read |
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| 1 | 1898 | Youth, a Narrative A sailor recalls a dangerous voyage and his youthful enthusiasm. | Short story | 1 h 31 min | Free to startRead free |
| 2 | 1898 | Tales of Unrest Five stories follow lives unsettled by guilt, grief, and greed. | Stories | 7 h 1 min | Free to startRead free |
| 3 | 1908 | A Set of Six Six stories follow people caught in conflict, suspicion, and danger. | Stories | 9 h 34 min | Free to startRead free |
| 4 | 1910 | The Secret Sharer A young captain hides a fugitive aboard his ship. | Short story | 1 h 53 min | FreeRead free · no sign-up |
| 5 | 1912 | 'Twixt Land & Sea Captains face private choices on ships and in island ports. | Stories | 8 h 1 min | Free to startRead free |
Letters and non-fiction
| # | First published | Book | Kind | Listening time | Read |
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| 1 | 1906 | The Mirror of the Sea A sailor recalls ships, storms, and working life at sea. | Non-fiction | 6 h 52 min | Free to startRead free |
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About Joseph Conrad
Joseph Conrad (1857–1924) was a Polish-British writer born in Berdychiv, then in the Russian Empire and now in Ukraine. He worked at sea before settling in England. He wrote in English. His works include Heart of Darkness (1899), Lord Jim (1900), Nostromo (1904), and The Secret Agent (1907).
- Born
- 1857
- Died
- 1924
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