An Outcast of the Islands
Publisher: The Floating Press
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Waiheke Island
Language: eng
Format: eBook
ISBN-13: 9781775414803
Description: An Outcast of the Islands is Joseph Conrad's second novel, first published in 1896 and inspired by Conrad's time as mate of the steamer The Vigar. Fleeing from scandal in Singapore, the disreputable Peter Willems hides out in a native village, only to betray his protectors in his lust for the daughter of the chief. The story features Tom Lingard and other characters who are also in Conrad's Almayer's Folly of 1895 and The Rescue of 1920.