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Nostromo
A Tale of the Seaboard
Book • 1904
Nostromo is a complex and ambitious novel by Joseph Conrad, set in the imaginary South American country of Costaguana.
The story revolves around the silver mine in the province of Sulaco, which becomes a central point of conflict and greed.
The novel follows characters such as Nostromo, a trusted Italian captain; Martin Decoud, a cynical journalist; and Charles Gould, the owner of the silver mine, as they navigate the tumultuous landscape of revolution, imperialism, and personal corruption.
Conrad explores themes of capitalism, moral values, and the destructive nature of human ambition, creating a rich and intricate narrative that delves deep into the psychological and political complexities of its characters and setting.
The story revolves around the silver mine in the province of Sulaco, which becomes a central point of conflict and greed.
The novel follows characters such as Nostromo, a trusted Italian captain; Martin Decoud, a cynical journalist; and Charles Gould, the owner of the silver mine, as they navigate the tumultuous landscape of revolution, imperialism, and personal corruption.
Conrad explores themes of capitalism, moral values, and the destructive nature of human ambition, creating a rich and intricate narrative that delves deep into the psychological and political complexities of its characters and setting.
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Mentioned by James Ngugi as a book by Joseph Conrad whose opening pages thrilled him as a young writer.
From the archive: Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o: three days with a giant of African literature
