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Cover of Nostromo

Modernism ยท Novel / novella

Nostromo

by Joseph Conrad. A major work by Joseph Conrad exploring empire, morality, isolation; included for its sustained literary or intellectual influence.

Date
1904
Origin
Poland / Britain
Era
Modernism
Genre
Novel / novella
Difficulty
Moderate
Length
Medium
Collection
The Western Canon

Subjects and themes

Why it matters

A major work by Joseph Conrad exploring empire, morality, isolation; included for its sustained literary or intellectual influence.

This work is included in the collection on the basis of expanded / modern canon. Its cataloged influence level is 4 out of 5.