A Conrad Argosy

# A Conrad Argosy

This 1942 Doubleday, Doran collection presents fourteen stories by Joseph Conrad, including major works and shorter pieces. The volume features Youth, Heart of Darkness, The Nigger of the Narcissus, Typhoon, The Secret Sharer, The Secret Agent, and The End of the Tether. Shorter tales include Il Conde, Gaspar Ruiz, The Brute, Freya of the Seven Isles, The Duel, The Shadow-Line, and A Personal Record. The selections span maritime adventure, psychological exploration, political intrigue, and autobiography. William McFee's introduction traces Conrad's trajectory from Polish aristocrat and merchant sailor to major English-language author, emphasizing his late arrival to writing at thirty-five and his profound stylistic influence on contemporary literature. Hans Alexander Mueller provides wood-cut illustrations throughout.