The Shadow Line
1st Edition
Published on 22. September 2025
108 pages
979-8-3495-7303-3 (ISBN)
Description
First published in 1917, The Shadow Line is Joseph Conrad's haunting novella of transition and responsibility. Inspired by Conrad's own experiences at sea, it follows a young man suddenly thrust into command of a vessel and its crew. As illness, uncertainty, and the weight of leadership press upon him, he crosses the invisible threshold between youth and maturity-the "shadow line." Both a gripping sea tale and a profound meditation on character, this classic remains one of Conrad's most personal and enduring works.
