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The shadow line

by Joseph Conrad

This semi-autobiographical novella follows an inexperienced sea captain whose first command is stranded in tropical waters with a fever-stricken crew. Struggling with isolation, he undergoes a psychological transition from youth to adulthood.

Accession 16447 ISBN — Publisher J M Dent & Sons
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