Chance - (Mint Editions) by Joseph Conrad (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>Young Flora de Barral, is the daughter of a man whose sudden bankruptcy and conviction, have forced her to face a harsh and uncertain reality.</b> <i>Chance</i> is a clever examination of risk and the impact of unforeseen circumstance.</p> <p><i>Chance</i> features Conrad's signature narration as it describes the experiences of major and minor characters, including Flora de Barral. She is a young woman who has suffered the consequences of her father's many misdeeds. This includes social and economic scrutiny, which has made it difficult for her to build a new life. Despite critics, Flora weds a man called Captain Anthony and the couple attempt to navigate their unconventional relationship.</p> <p>Joseph Conrad attempts to expand his literary horizons with <i>Chance</i>. Unlike his previous works, <i>Lord Jim</i> and <i>Heart of Darkness</i>, this novel investigates a woman's position in contemporary society. It's a unique exploration of the feminist view within a patriarchal structure.</p> <p>With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of <i>Chance</i> is both modern and readable.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>A sheltered woman's life drastically changes when her bankrupt father is sent to prison. In <i>Chance</i>, by <b>Joseph Conrad</b>, the author centers the struggles of a female protagonist, who's eager to salvage her comfortable existence. Originally published in 1913, <i>Chance</i> had mass appeal and quickly became Conrad's first commercial success.</p>
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