Joseph Conrad (1857-1924) is considered to be one of the great novelists in English. His novels often have a nautical setting and his characters suffer trials i

A comprehensive survey of classic world literature with an emphasis on history, criticism, and mini-biographies of noted authors.

“Enlightening, compassionate, superb” —John Le Carré Winner of the 2018 Cundhill History Prize A New York Times Book Review Notable Book of 2017 One of t

A selection of short stories including favourites such as Youth, a modern epic of the sea; The Secret Sharer, a thrilling psychological drama; An Outpost of Pro

Contains the novels Lord Jim, Nostromo and The Secret Agent, together with a selection of Conrad's superb short stories.