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Includes the unabridged text of Conrad's classic novel plus a complete study guide that features chapter-by-chapter summaries, explanations and discussions of the plot, question-and-answer sections, author biography, historical background, and more.
Now in its second edition, this popular case-study of Conrad's classic short novel reprints an authoritative text together with five essays (four of which are newly-commissioned or revised) written from a range of contemporary critical perspectives.
Includes the unabridged text of Hawthorne's classic novel plus a complete study guide that features chapter-by-chapter summaries, explanations and discussions of the plot, question-and-answer sections, author biography, historical background, and more.
Weathering our Inner and Outer Storm “Necessity, they say, is the mother of invention, but fear, too, is not barren of ingenious suggestions.” - Joseph Conrad, The Secret Sharer Like many of Conrad’s writings, the action in The Secret Sharer is set on a boat at sea and revolves around a central character torn apart. He is the new ship captain and has to win the trust of his crew. To make things difficult however, he accepts to hide a man accused of murder in his cabin. The two characters strike up a strange bound. This Xist Classics edition has been professionally formatted for e-readers with a linked table of contents. This eBook also contains a bonus book club leadership guide and discussion questions. We hope you’ll share this book with your friends, neighbors and colleagues and can’t wait to hear what you have to say about it. Xist Publishing is a digital-first publisher. Xist Publishing creates books for the touchscreen generation and is dedicated to helping everyone develop a lifetime love of reading, no matter what form it takes
Enjoy this romantic suspense novel by bestselling author S.B. Alexander. The road to love is paved in the dark. Dillon Hart atoned for a troubled youth by joining the U.S. Merchant Marine. But when he returned home from service, his little brother was in jail and his sister missing. After four painful years of searching that led only to heartache, everything changes when a blast from the past darkens his door. Crime reporter Maggie Marx will do anything it takes to get the story. But what she really wants is revenge on the gang who left her for dead. When she brings a battered woman to a shelter, she’s shocked to learn the owner is her handsome former rival. Discovering she has information that could lead to his sister, Dillon puts aside their differences to hunt the criminals who wronged them both. And as the trail heats up, so does the chemistry between the two sleuths. But when Maggie’s source brings her too close to the truth, their wakening romance may end with their lives. Will walking the path of vengeance bring Dillon and Maggie together or tear them apart forever? Hart of Darkness is a dark, standalone, enemies-to-lovers romance in The Hart Series with nail-biting tension, sexy times, gritty settings, complicated affairs, and a happily ever after. What romance readers are saying about HART OF DARKNESS "An incredible start to a new series. Love Dillon, Denim, and Duke and can't wait to read more. The last quarter of this book was unbelievably suspenseful, and I was practically chewing my fingernails to the bone." Siobhan Davis, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Kennedy Boys Series. "This book was amazing!!! We all have a little darkness in us, now to get some Hart in there too!" April D. - Goodreads Reviewer "Dillon and Maggie's story is dangerous, exciting, and addictive." Anima - Goodreads Reviewer "This may very well be the best book this author has written! Hart of Darkness has all the key elements for a great story: an excellent plot, romance, suspense, and a HEA ending." Sheila L. - Goodreads Reviewer "I loved every second of this book, and the ride it took me on." Carver's Book Cravings "Hart of Darkness will keep you on the edge of your seat with nail-biting suspense." Neila F. Red Adept Editing "Loved it!! It was so much darker and edgier than Alexander's other books. It was fantastic!" Kylie the Bookaholick "I couldn't put the book down." Tracy D. "Dillon has won my heart." Heidi B. - Goodreads Reviewer "A romance that keeps you on the edge of your seat and sucks you right into the storyline--this book should not be missed." Nickiann H.- Goodreads Reviewer TOPICS: contemporary romance, military romance, series, romantic suspense series, enemies-to-lovers romance, women sleuths, page turner, sexy, heartwarming, heart-warming, family, love, kissing books, emotional journey, former military, cop, police officer, mafia, gangs, strong heroine, emotional romance, HEA, Boston, Maxwell series, mystery, suspense
Heart of Darkness 1899 is a novella by Polish English novelist Joseph Conrad about a narrated voyage up the Congo River into the Congo Free State in the Heart of Africa. Charles Marlow, the narrator, tells his story to friends aboard a boat anchored on the River Thames. This setting provides the frame for Marlow's story of his obsession with the successful ivory trader Kurtz. Conrad offers parallels between London the greatest town on eart and Africa as places of darkness.
Robert Bly, renowned poet and author of the ground-breaking bestseller Iron John, mingles essay and verse to explore the Shadow -- the dark side of the human personality -- and the importance of confronting it.
Heart of Darkness (1899) is a novella by Polish-English novelist Joseph Conrad about a narrated voyage up the Congo River into the Congo Free State in the Heart of Africa.[1] Charles Marlow, the narrator, tells his story to friends aboard a boat anchored on the River Thames. This setting provides the frame for Marlow's story of his obsession with the successful ivory trader Kurtz. Conrad offers parallels between London ("the greatest town on earth") and Africa as places of darkness.[2]Central to Conrad's work is the idea that there is little difference between "civilised people" and "savages." Heart of Darkness implicitly comments on imperialism and racism.
