Nostromo  (English, Paperback, Conrad Joseph)

Nostromo, A Tale of the Seaboard, is the story of a man from the South American country of Costaguana, who rises up to meet the rebellion in the country.

Summary of the Book

Tired of the political instability in Costaguana, Charles Gould uses the wealth he received from his silver-mining concession to support the dictator Ribiera, who he believes will provide the stability the country needs. His wealth, however, plunges the country into a new round of revolutions, bringing about chaos. Soon, an Italian expatriate, calling himself Nostromo, rises to meet one of the revolutionaries who has invaded the town he lives in. Charles Gould entrusts Nostromo with his silver, and soon begin fighting against the revolutionaries together. An incorruptible man, Nostromo soon begins to discover that money and wealth always leads to misfortune.

About Joseph Conrad

Józef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski was a Polish author who wrote in English. He is best remembered for Victory, the Rescue, The Secret Agent, Heart of Darkness, Lord Jim and other novels.

Joseph Conrad settled in England and only learnt the English Language when he was over 20 years of age. He is considered one of the greatest writers in the English Language.