The shadow-line
Joseph Conrad
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The shadow-line
Published
1928
Publisher
Double, Doran & Company, Inc & P.F. Collier & Son Company
Pages
148
Description
A young and inexperienced sea captain finds that his first command leaves him with a ship stranded in tropical seas and a crew smitten with fever. As he wrestles with his conscience and with the increasing sense of isolation that he experiences, the captain crosses the 'shadow-line' between youth and adulthood. In many ways an autobiographical narrative, Conrad's novella was written at the start of the Great War when his son Borys was at the Western Front, and can be seen as an attempt to open humanity's eyes to the qualities needed to face evil and destruction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The shadow-line?
This edition of The shadow-line has approximately 148 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The shadow-line?
For most readers, The shadow-line typically takes between 3h 5m and 2h 3m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 37,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 28m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 5 days • Estimated word count: 37,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The shadow-line?
The estimated word count for The shadow-line is approximately 37,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The shadow-line?
The shadow-line was written by Joseph Conrad.
When was The shadow-line published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1928. The original work may have been published on a different date.