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| '''''Typhoon''''' is a novel by ], begun in 1899 and published in ] in 1902. | |||
| ==Synopsis== | |||
| It is a classic sea yarn that describes how Captain Macwhirr sails the ]ese steamer Nan-Shan into a ]. Other characters include the young Jukes and Solomon, the head ]. The novel classically evokes the sea-faring life at the turn of the century. | |||
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| On the surface an adventure novel, the book contains many interwoven themes including: | |||
| * In a dangerous situation, people will follow someone showing certainty even if the source of the certainty is dubious. | |||
| * Lack of imagination can place one in as much danger as lack of experience. | |||
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| * , online at | |||
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| Author | Joseph Conrad |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Adventure |
| Publisher | Pall Mall Magazine |
| Publication date | 1902 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
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| ISBN | NA Parameter error in {{ISBNT}}: invalid character |
Typhoon is a novel by Joseph Conrad, begun in 1899 and published in Pall Mall Magazine in 1902.
Synopsis
It is a classic sea yarn that describes how Captain Macwhirr sails the Siamese steamer Nan-Shan into a typhoon. Other characters include the young Jukes and Solomon, the head engineer. The novel classically evokes the sea-faring life at the turn of the century.
Details
On the surface an adventure novel, the book contains many interwoven themes including:
- In a dangerous situation, people will follow someone showing certainty even if the source of the certainty is dubious.
- Lack of imagination can place one in as much danger as lack of experience.
External links
- Typhoon, online at Ye Olde Library
- Free typeset PDF ebook of Typhoon and other Conrad novels optimized for printing at home.
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