Le Nègre du "Narcisse" by Joseph Conrad
"Le Nègre du 'Narcisse'" by Joseph Conrad is a novella written in the late 19th century. The story is set aboard a ship called the Narcisse and primarily revolves around James Wait, a black character who s the crew and his interactions with the predominantly white sailors. The work explores themes of race, class, and the human condition against the backdrop of maritime life. At the start of the novella, we are introduced to the ship and its crew as they prepare to set sail. The second-in-command, Mr. Baker, is conducting a roll call, ensuring that all crew are aboard. James Wait, the newly arrived black sailor, s just in time for the count, prompting a mix of curiosity and apprehension among the other crew . Through a vivid description of the diverse characters and their interactions, we see the onset of tensions and dynamics that are set to unfold, particularly influenced by Wait's presence amid the existing racial hierarchies and the struggles of life at sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Conrad, Joseph, 1857-1924 |
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| Translator | Humières, Robert d', 1868-1915 |
| Title | Le Nègre du "Narcisse" |
| Original Publication | : Gallimard, 1913, reprint 1960. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_N%C3%A8gre_du_Narcisse |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | René Galluvot (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de (BnF/Gallica)) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Sea stories |
| Subject | London (England) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Psychological fiction |
| Subject | West Indians -- England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Tuberculosis -- Patients -- Fiction |
| Subject | Terminally ill -- Fiction |
| Subject | Ocean travel -- Fiction |
| Subject | Black people -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 70095 |
| Release Date | Feb 21, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| s | 155 s in the last 30 days. |
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