Tales of hearsay
Book • 1925
Tales of Hearsay is a compact collection by Joseph Conrad comprising four stories — "The Warrior's Soul," "Prince Roman," "The Tale," and "The Black Mate" — that examine how lives are shaped by reports, reputation, and half-believed accounts.
The stories range across settings from Napoleonic battlefields to intimate salons and merchant decks, each presenting moral dilemmas arising from uncertain information and human perception.
Conrad's prose blends seafaring detail with psychological insight, focusing on honor, compassion, and the consequences of decisions made on imperfect knowledge.
The collection highlights recurring Conrad themes: the burdens of duty, the ambiguity of heroism, and the clash between private feeling and public action.
Originally published in the early 20th century, these tales showcase Conrad's narrative control and reflective moral tone.
The stories range across settings from Napoleonic battlefields to intimate salons and merchant decks, each presenting moral dilemmas arising from uncertain information and human perception.
Conrad's prose blends seafaring detail with psychological insight, focusing on honor, compassion, and the consequences of decisions made on imperfect knowledge.
The collection highlights recurring Conrad themes: the burdens of duty, the ambiguity of heroism, and the clash between private feeling and public action.
Originally published in the early 20th century, these tales showcase Conrad's narrative control and reflective moral tone.
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