End of the Tether
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Gender Studies, Women&, Fiction & Literature, Classics, Romance
| Author: | Joseph Conrad | ISBN: | 1230000245450 |
| Publisher: | Consumer Oriented Ebooks Publisher | Publication: | June 9, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Joseph Conrad |
| ISBN: | 1230000245450 |
| Publisher: | Consumer Oriented Ebooks Publisher |
| Publication: | June 9, 2014 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
End of the Tether is, without doubt, one of Joseph Conrad's best works. As is the case in many of his works, it is nautical in nature. However, unlike many of his nautical works, it is no coming of age story.
End of the Tether should be viewed along with Dostoyevsky rather than Kipling. The story seems much more real than heroic. There is no great triumph. Rather, we see the weight of honor and duty further crushing a amiable, self made, gentleman who has already been dealt blows of devastation by disability, capitalism gone sour, and family needs.
This is no happy go lucky story, or jolly romp. It is an honest look at a man and packs powerful emotions. It is amazing how Joseph Conrad has transcended the years and told the story of Gen X. The narrative may seem different; but the emotions of the story are the same.
This book is a must read.
End of the Tether is, without doubt, one of Joseph Conrad's best works. As is the case in many of his works, it is nautical in nature. However, unlike many of his nautical works, it is no coming of age story.
End of the Tether should be viewed along with Dostoyevsky rather than Kipling. The story seems much more real than heroic. There is no great triumph. Rather, we see the weight of honor and duty further crushing a amiable, self made, gentleman who has already been dealt blows of devastation by disability, capitalism gone sour, and family needs.
This is no happy go lucky story, or jolly romp. It is an honest look at a man and packs powerful emotions. It is amazing how Joseph Conrad has transcended the years and told the story of Gen X. The narrative may seem different; but the emotions of the story are the same.
This book is a must read.
