To-morrow By: Joseph Conrad (1857-1924)
To-morrow by Joseph Conrad is a captivating and thought-provoking novella that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of one's choices. Set against a vivid backdrop of the British empire during the early 20th century, Conrad masterfully weaves a tale that explores themes of morality, greed, and the fragility of existence. The story centers around Captain Hagberd, a retired sea captain, who lives with his mentally unstable daughter, Lucy. Hagberd’s obsession with providing for Lucy's future drives him to accumulate wealth by investing in a questionable business venture. As the narrative unfolds, the reader is introduced to a diverse array of characters, each with their own motivations and desires, tied together through intricate connections that ultimately shape the outcome of their lives. Conrad's skillful use of language and descriptive prose transports the reader into the heart of the story. His ability to evoke a sense of time and place is astounding, making the world of To-morrow feel both vividly real and hauntingly atmospheric. The author's attention to detail and his characterization allow the reader to fully immerse themselves in the lives of the protagonists, feeling their joys, pains, and moral dilemmas as if they were their own. Furthermore, Conrad's exploration of the characters' internal conflicts adds an extra layer of depth to the narrative. The moral ambiguity that permeates the decisions they make raises profound questions about the human condition and the choices we face in life. Through his characters, Conrad explores the consequences of unchecked ambition, the boundaries of one's own desires, and the fragile nature of relationships. While the pacing of the novella may be slow at times, it is through these quieter moments that Conrad displays his ability to capture the subtle nuances of human emotions. Such intricacy allows for a profound understanding of the characters' motivations and creates a sense of empathy within the reader. To-morrow is a literary gem that showcases Joseph Conrad's remarkable talent as a writer. With its timeless themes and vivid storytelling, the novella serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities inherent in the human experience. From its descriptive language to its nuanced characters, Conrad's work continues to captivate readers, urging them to reflect upon their own choices and the invisible threads that connect us all. First Page: TO MORROW By Joseph Conrad What was known of Captain Hagberd in the little seaport of Colebrook was not exactly in his favour. He did not belong to the place. He had come to settle there under circumstances not at all mysterious he used to be very communicative about them at the time but extremely morbid and unreasonable. He was possessed of some little money evidently, because he bought a plot of ground, and had a pair of ugly yellow brick cottages run up very cheaply. He occupied one of them himself and let the other to Josiah Carvil blind Carvil, the retired boat builder a man of evil repute as a domestic tyrant. These cottages had one wall in common, shared in a line of iron railing dividing their front gardens; a wooden fence separated their back gardens. Miss Bessie Carvil was allowed, as it were of right, to throw over it the tea cloths, blue rags, or an apron that wanted drying. "It rots the wood, Bessie my girl," the captain would remark mildly, from his side of the fence, each time he saw her exercising that privilege. She was a tall girl; the fence was low, and she could spread her elbows on the top. Her hands would be red with the bit of washing she had done, but her forearms were white and shapely, and she would look at her father's landlord in silence in an informed silence which had an air of knowledge, expectation and desire... Continue reading book >>

To-morrow By: Joseph Conrad (1857-1924)

To-morrow by Joseph Conrad is a captivating and thought-provoking novella that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of one's choices. Set against a vivid backdrop of the British empire during the early 20th century, Conrad masterfully weaves a tale that explores themes of morality, greed, and the fragility of existence.

The story centers around Captain Hagberd, a retired sea captain, who lives with his mentally unstable daughter, Lucy. Hagberd’s obsession with providing for Lucy's future drives him to accumulate wealth by investing in a questionable business venture. As the narrative unfolds, the reader is introduced to a diverse array of characters, each with their own motivations and desires, tied together through intricate connections that ultimately shape the outcome of their lives.

Conrad's skillful use of language and descriptive prose transports the reader into the heart of the story. His ability to evoke a sense of time and place is astounding, making the world of To-morrow feel both vividly real and hauntingly atmospheric. The author's attention to detail and his characterization allow the reader to fully immerse themselves in the lives of the protagonists, feeling their joys, pains, and moral dilemmas as if they were their own.

Furthermore, Conrad's exploration of the characters' internal conflicts adds an extra layer of depth to the narrative. The moral ambiguity that permeates the decisions they make raises profound questions about the human condition and the choices we face in life. Through his characters, Conrad explores the consequences of unchecked ambition, the boundaries of one's own desires, and the fragile nature of relationships.

While the pacing of the novella may be slow at times, it is through these quieter moments that Conrad displays his ability to capture the subtle nuances of human emotions. Such intricacy allows for a profound understanding of the characters' motivations and creates a sense of empathy within the reader.

To-morrow is a literary gem that showcases Joseph Conrad's remarkable talent as a writer. With its timeless themes and vivid storytelling, the novella serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities inherent in the human experience. From its descriptive language to its nuanced characters, Conrad's work continues to captivate readers, urging them to reflect upon their own choices and the invisible threads that connect us all.

First Page:

TO MORROW

By Joseph Conrad

What was known of Captain Hagberd in the little seaport of Colebrook was not exactly in his favour. He did not belong to the place. He had come to settle there under circumstances not at all mysterious he used to be very communicative about them at the time but extremely morbid and unreasonable. He was possessed of some little money evidently, because he bought a plot of ground, and had a pair of ugly yellow brick cottages run up very cheaply. He occupied one of them himself and let the other to Josiah Carvil blind Carvil, the retired boat builder a man of evil repute as a domestic tyrant.

These cottages had one wall in common, shared in a line of iron railing dividing their front gardens; a wooden fence separated their back gardens. Miss Bessie Carvil was allowed, as it were of right, to throw over it the tea cloths, blue rags, or an apron that wanted drying.

"It rots the wood, Bessie my girl," the captain would remark mildly, from his side of the fence, each time he saw her exercising that privilege.

She was a tall girl; the fence was low, and she could spread her elbows on the top. Her hands would be red with the bit of washing she had done, but her forearms were white and shapely, and she would look at her father's landlord in silence in an informed silence which had an air of knowledge, expectation and desire... Continue reading book >>

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