The Nigger of the ‘Narcissus’ and Other Stories

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The Nigger Of the Narcissus, Typhoon and Other Stories

The Nigger of the Narcissus and Other Stories

The Nigger Of the Narcissus, Typhoon and Other Stories by Conrad, Joseph

The stars burned steadily over the inclined mastheads. Trails of light lay on the water, broke before the advancing hull, and, after she had passed, trembled for a long time as if in awe of the murmuring sea. But at times the spring-flood of memory sets with force up the dark River of the Nine Bends.

Then on the waters of the forlorn stream drifts a ship -- a shadowy ship manned by a crew of Shades. They pass and make a sign, in a shadowy hail.

Haven't we, together and upon the immortal sea, wrung out a meaning from our sinful lives? You were a good crowd.

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As good a crowd as ever fisted with wild cries the beating canvas of a heavy foresail; or tossing aloft, invisible in the night, gave back yell for yell to a westerly gale. View all 4 comments. May 18, Kevin McAllister rated it really liked it. While I don't condone the use of the N word in our day in age, taking it out of a book written in the 19th century just doesn't make sense to me.

Doing so would be like something out of another book; George Orwell's So when I came across a book with the N word in the title itself I thought I'd give it a read to see how Conrad felt about African Americans. And while the word is used early an Earlier this year there was a lot of talk of taking the N word out of Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn.

And while the word is used early and often, Conrad meant absolutely no disrespect by it. The main character of the novel Jimmy Wait, is the only African American sailor aboard a ship. He is liked and respected by virtually the entire crew. Early in the novel a number of men risk their lives to save Jimmy's life during a severe storm.

Later the crew mutinies after The Captain comes down hard on Jimmy. And at the end after Jim falls ill and becomes bed ridden,the entire crew goes out of their way to console and take care of him. The book clearly shows there's no need to go around censoring 19th century literature.

Let sleeping dogs lie. May 26, John Guild rated it it was amazing. Conrad can be tough, but he always gives more than he takes. If you've only read Heart of Darkness , then try this collection especially "Youth" and the title story.

The Nigger Of the Narcissus, Typhoon and Other Stories

Nov 19, Shane rated it it was amazing. The short stories Youth and An Outpost of Progress were written very well and really conveyed a sense of being in the story, but the title story was in a class of its own. Conrad is a master of the language. A very neatly prepared edition. The nigger of the Narcissus, for me is definately the best story written about life on a sailing schooner at the end of the 19th century.

The description of the rounding of the cape of Good Hope is amazing. The other stories in this book are equally good. This is from an unconditional fan of Joseph Conrad! Feb 04, Peter rated it it was amazing Shelves: What are our obligations to our fellow man? He boards ship with a cough that probably reflects early tuberculosis. He is both loved and hat What are our obligations to our fellow man? He is both loved and hated by his mates—loved because he is ill and calls on their better instincts; hated because he is a burden.

Is he a malingerer, as he admits, or is he really sick, thus worthy of concerned care?

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Will the care he gets make any difference? A hurricane almost sinks the boat, destroying food and water stores and heightening the on-board tension.

This is a glorious display of virtuosity. The book first came out as a magazine series titled Children of the Sea, not because the N-word was considered offensive but because the publisher thought nobody would read about a Negro.

The Nigger of the Narcissus and Other Stories

Jan 21, Dana rated it really liked it Shelves: Very good collection of novellas and short stories, forms in which I think Conrad is particularly effective. Jul 16, Chris Gager rated it really liked it. Probably read in prep school though not necessarily this same book or edition. Included other stories like "The Secret Sharer".

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Date read is a guess. Pete rated it really liked it Jan 10, A Randy Bozarth rated it really liked it Jan 27, Armin rated it it was amazing Mar 29, Katherine rated it it was amazing Apr 22, Michael rated it really liked it Dec 29, Keerthi rated it liked it Apr 13, Herzog rated it really liked it Dec 17, Mark rated it really liked it Oct 25, Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside.

Better World Books Condition: Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Near Fine Condition Edition: First paperback edition in Modern Penguin Classics.

The Nigger Of the Narcissus, Typhoon and Other Stories by Conrad, Joseph

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