The Secret Sharer
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1910
56
Short Story • Fiction
1910
Adult
16-18 years
“The Secret Sharer” by Joseph Conrad tells the story of an insecure sea captain in the Gulf of Siam who finds Leggatt, a fugitive from a nearby ship, and decides to hide him, risking his career and ship to help the stranger. As their bond deepens, the captain devises a plan for Leggatt's escape to safety, facing significant personal and professional risks. The story explores themes of identity, leadership, and moral ambiguity.
Mysterious
Contemplative
Suspenseful
Melancholic
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Reviews of Joseph Conrad's The Secret Sharer highlight its masterful exploration of identity and leadership. Critics praise Conrad's atmospheric prose and psychological depth. However, some find the narrative pacing slow. Overall, the novella is regarded as a compelling study of duality and self-discovery. Work Cited: Conrad, Joseph. The Secret Sharer.
A reader who enjoys psychologically complex narratives and maritime adventures would appreciate Joseph Conrad's The Secret Sharer. Fans of Herman Melville's Moby-Dick or Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island will find the novella's introspective examination of identity and moral ambiguity captivating.
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56
Short Story • Fiction
1910
Adult
16-18 years
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