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The Lagoon

By Joseph Conrad
Series: Little Clothbound Classics
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The Lagoon by Joseph Conrad is a tale set in a lush, remote part of the Malay Archipelago. It follows a European traveller who seeks refuge for the night with an old friend, a Malay man named Arsat. As they sit by the lagoon, Arsat recounts his tragic love story, filled with longing, passion, and loss, set against the backdrop of the mysterious and enchanting jungle.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by tales that deeply explore human emotion, moral conflicts, and the tumult of the human heart set against a lush, exotic background. The author offers a masterful depiction of isolation and the complexities of loyalty and betrayal, weaving a poignant narrative that's both timeless and haunting.

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Introducing Little Clothbound Classics: irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the world's greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith.

On sea, on land, at the edges of the colonial experience, Joseph Conrad's short stories offer a glimpse of the violence, the kindness, and the mystery at humanity's heart. The Lagoon tells of love and its shadow, The Typhoon of the gap between man and nature, while The Secret Sharer provides a brilliant exploration of truth and trust.

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Book Details

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ISBN: 9780241619773

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 23 February 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 118.0mm

Height: 164.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 208

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About the Author

Joseph Conrad's major works (all published by Penguin Classics) include Heart of Darkness, Nostromo, Lord Jim,Under Western Eyes, The Secret Agent and Typhoon.

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