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.