Tales of Unrest
Tales of Unrest, published in 1898, is Joseph Conrad's first collection of short stories. It contains five pieces. Karain: A Memory tells of a Malay chief haunted by a ghost of his own making; The Idiots is set among Breton peasants; An Outpost of Progress follows two incompetent white traders left alone at a remote station in Africa, a bleak forerunner of Heart of Darkness; The Return is a domestic drama set in London; and The Lagoon, the first short story Conrad wrote, is a tale of love and betrayal told by night on a Malayan river. In his note Conrad reflects on how the stories mark the end of his first, Malayan phase. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first story is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Tales of Unrest
Tales of Unrest by Joseph Conrad can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Tales of Unrest online?
Yes. Tales of Unrest opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
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The first chapter of Tales of Unrest is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Tales of Unrest in the public domain?
Yes. Tales of Unrest by Joseph Conrad is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Tales of Unrest?
About 4 h 07 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Tales of Unrest?
Tales of Unrest by Joseph Conrad is filed under "Adventure" in the Vinteuil library.
