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Within the Tides

By: Joseph Conrad
Narrated by: Geoffrey Howard
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Summary

Written at various times and under various influences, the four stories contained in Within the Tides are linked by Conrad's treatment of loyalty and betrayal. They range in setting from the Far East via 18th-century Spain to England. The tone shifts from the tragic inevitability of "The Planter of Malata" and the pathos of "Because of the Dollars" to the gothic "The Inn of the Two Witches" and the grim humor of "The Partner." Experimental in form, they represent yet another branch of Conrad's search for moral truth.
Public Domain (P)1996 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Howard ably adapts his tone, pace and insight to convey the intricacies of Conrad's splendid fiction and deep characters." (AudioFile)
"[A] master of the English language." (F.R. Leavis)

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Classic Conrad, artfully narrated.

This narrator’s voice and style suit Conrad’s work very well. I would highly recommend this and other works using the same narrator.

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