Joseph Conrad Typhon Französisch · Taschenbuch

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Un capitaine, incontestablement borné mais bon marin. Un second officier qui accomplit son office mais pense et questionne les manques de son capitaine. Un officier mécanicien solide et à son affaire. Et une tempête, le typhon, qui menace... L'éviter comme dans les livres de navigation? Bien complexe, sans compter le prix de se dérouter, pense le capitaine: il fonce tout droit pour traverser la tempête. Elle sera un révélateur pour tous...

Joseph Conrad was born Polish but became one of the foremost English language authors, known for modernist fiction that delves into complex issues of morality, idealism, and security. Much of his work is largely based on his experiences as a sailor in the British Merchant Service. Heart of Darkness was drawn from his psychologically and physically traumatic experience as a steamboat captain recorded in his Congo Diaries. Other popular works include Popular works include Lord Jim, Nostromo, The Secret Agent, and Victory.