Joseph Conrad — The Rescue & the Shadow Line

London, J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd. 1933-1934. Cloth. Two smart volumes from Polish-British novelist Joseph Conrad, being part of The New Adelphi Library. Two volumes. The New Adelphi Library. This set contains: The Rescue, A Romance of the Shallows, 1933. One of Conrad's works contained in what is now called the Lingard Trilogy, a group of novels based on Conrad's experience as mate on the steamer Vidar. The story follows Captain Tom Lingard on his way to help a native friend regain his land when he falls in love with a married woman. The Shadow-Line, 1934. A short novel based at sea depicting the development of a young man upon taking a captaincy in the Orient. This work has often been cited as a metaphor of the First World War, given its timing and references to a long struggle and the importance of camaraderie. Written by Joseph Conrad, a Polish-British novelist and story writer regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English language. With publisher's catalogue to the rear. In the original green cloth binding. Externally, smart with light rubbing and minor bumping to the extremities. Light fading to the spine with the odd small mark to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with minor age toning to the endpapers. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .