Tuulentupia by Joseph Conrad

"Tuulentupia" by Joseph Conrad is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Kaspar Almayer, a man whose dreams of wealth and respectability clash with the harsh realities of life in a remote tropical setting. As he yearns for a better life for himself and his daughter Nina, the narrative explores themes of ambition, cultural clashes, and personal aspirations against a backdrop of colonialism and adventure. At the start of the novel, Almayer is depicted in a moment of deep reflection, grappling with both his present discontent and his aspirations for a brighter future. He watches the tumultuous river while contemplating his dreams of wealth and respect, intertwined with the hope of a return to Europe alongside his daughter. Characters such as Dain and Captain Lingard are introduced, who are pivotal to Almayer's future, as he navigates his relationships with them and the challenges posed by his environment. The vivid contrast between Almayer's dreams and the gritty reality of his life sets the stage for the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Conrad, Joseph, 1857-1924
Translator Kivilinna, Olli
Uniform Title Almayer's folly. Finnish
Title Tuulentupia
Credits Produced by Juha Kiuru
Reading Level Reading ease score: 42.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Language Finnish
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Dutch -- Borneo -- Fiction
Subject Didactic fiction
Subject Imperialism -- Fiction
Subject Psychological fiction
Subject Trading companies -- Fiction
Subject Lingard, Tom (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Subject Borneo -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 47096
Release Date
Last Update Oct 24, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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