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Nostromo

Joseph Conrad

575 pages

About this book

Set in the fictional South American country of Costaguana, this story of revolution, deception, and self-betrayal centers on Nostromo, a handsome Italian sailor, who, like Costaguana, is being consumed by secret guilt and corruption.

Themes
Dark & BroodingMysteriousThought-ProvokingPhilosophy & Big IdeasWhat Does It All Mean?The corruption of idealismThe weight of moral responsibilityThe illusion of power
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