https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-joseph-conrad-library--7109392enFictionPublic domainhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cf62ac2da38b792208f927d8fba40874.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-joseph-conrad-library--7109392Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:30:14 +0000Joseph ConradGood Old Classicsfeeds@spreaker.comSet forth upon the dark and glittering waters of Joseph Conrad’s imagination. The Joseph Conrad Library presents his works read in full: tales of ships, rivers, exile, loyalty, fear, and the secret reckonings of the human heart. Here, in the hush...false9153118c-5ffb-5990-b4bd-87fd86ccdeb6serialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nostromo-part-first-chapter-1--72570042https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72570042Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:05:52 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the tranquil bay of Golfo Placido enfolds the sleepy town of Sulaco, whose secluded harbour and the barren, mysterious peninsula of Azuera evoke tales of lost adventurers and untold treasures, all beneath the watchful shadows of the...679false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nostromo-author-s-note--72570044https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72570044Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:05:52 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a half-forgotten tale of stolen silver, heard in youth and recovered years later, opens into the shadowed province of Sulaco, where revolution, treasure, and human vanity draw men into their obscure destinies. Out of that anxious vision arise...1008false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nostromo-part-first-chapter-2--72570043https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72570043Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:05 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the Oceanic Steam Navigation Company asserts a steady and trusted presence upon the coast of Sulaco, navigating the challenges of a restless and politically turbulent republic with a fleet both mythically named and practically reliable. It is...812false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nostromo-part-first-chapter-3--72570045https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72570045Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:05 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the quiet refuge of an old republican and his family becomes a beleaguered sanctuary amidst the rising tumult of Sulaco's riotous streets, where the shadows of past glories and present fears entwine within the shuttered walls. The fragile...703false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nostromo-part-first-chapter-5--72570050https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72570050Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the elaborate ceremony marking the commencement of the National Central Railway reveals the intricate interplay of local aristocracy, foreign interests, and the cautious optimism of progress amid the secluded, mountainous province of Sulaco....1181false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nostromo-part-first-chapter-4--72570046https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72570046Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the resolute figure of Nostromo emerges at the heart of a restless upheaval, his loyalty and swiftness offering a sharp contrast to the tender domesticity and weary patriotism of old Giorgio Viola and his family, exiles whose spirits are...1388false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nostromo-part-first-chapter-6-section-2--72570047https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72570047Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:30:05 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the steadfast young Charles Gould, heir to a troubled silver mine and burdened by the shadow of his father’s ruin, finds in his marriage to the astute and tender Emilia a source of strength and hope, as they together resolve to redeem the San...2203false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nostromo-part-first-chapter-6-section-1--72570052https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72570052Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:30:05 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the devoted and invaluable Nostromo is introduced as a universal factotum in Sulaco, while the noble and English-appearing Charles Gould wrestles quietly with the burden of an infamous silver mine concession that has long shadowed his...2739false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nostromo-part-first-chapter-7--72570048https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72570048Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the industrious Mrs. Gould, embracing the rugged heart of Costaguana, rides through its vast and patient land, witnessing the mélange of faded colonial grandeur and the weary hopes of its people under stirring skies. Meanwhile, her husband...1097false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nostromo-part-first-chapter-8-section-1--72570051https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72570051Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the steady presence of the San Tome mine brings a peculiar order and stability to the unrestful province of Sulaco, marked by the singular figure of Don Pepe, the watchful governor of its rugged domain, whose soldierly care extends to every...2223false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nostromo-part-first-chapter-8-section-2--72570049https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72570049Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the steady procession of the San Tome silver escort becomes a symbol of burgeoning prosperity and uneasy peace in the province of Sulaco, while the social and political figures cluster about the promise of progress and the shadows of old...2197false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nostromo-part-second-chapter-1--72570067https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72570067Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the quiet prosperity of the San Tome silver mine continues undisturbed beneath the shadow of the Cordillera, while the landscape of Costaguana’s troubled politics unfolds through the devoted efforts of Don Jose Avellanos and the steady...1112false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nostromo-part-second-chapter-3--72570062https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72570062Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Joseph ConradIn which Martin Decoud, a French-acculturated Creole of idle sophistication, returns unexpectedly to Sulaco to undertake a patriotic mission amidst the political intrigues of Costaguana, gathering both earnest sympathy and amused detachment. He...1020false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nostromo-part-second-chapter-2--72570065https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72570065Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:30:05 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the restless tides of revolution sweep through Costaguana, stirring hopes and fears alike as Don Jose Avellanos clings to the fragile promise of regeneration amid mounting unrest and the shadow of Montero’s insurrection. The quiet coastal...807false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nostromo-part-second-chapter-4--72570053https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72570053Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the sight of a military company’s disciplined departure stirs reflections on the hard lives and peculiar honours of soldiers like General Barrios, whose rugged honesty and reckless valour contrast with the political intrigues and shifting...1521false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nostromo-part-second-chapter-5-section-1--72570056https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72570056Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the return to the town of Sulaco unfolds beneath the heavy stone gate bearing fading Spanish arms, as Decoud contemplates the echoes of history and the new noises of political upheaval amidst the genteel company at Casa Gould. A tender yet...1895false116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nostromo-part-second-chapter-6--72570075https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72570075Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the stillness of the Casa Gould veils the profound unease felt by its mistress, who wrestles with the weighty realities of ambition and duty tied to the San Tome mine and the uneasy political rumours stirring the land. A chance conversation...1679false118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nostromo-part-second-chapter-5-section-2--72570060https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72570060Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:30:05 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the political fervour of Sulaco’s assembly reveals the contested hopes and fears of its inhabitants, with impassioned voices proclaiming patriotism amidst whispers of revolution and unyielding conviction. Amidst this fervid backdrop, figures...1995false117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nostromo-part-second-chapter-7-section-1--72570054https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72570054Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:30:08 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the urbane and sceptical Martin Decoud recounts the tumultuous uprising in Sulaco with a mixture of weary insight and personal resolve, capturing the restless quiet that follows a night of violence and political upheaval. Amidst the dimming...3027false119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nostromo-part-second-chapter-7-section-2--72570072https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72570072Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:30:08 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the steadfast and enigmatic Nostromo undertakes the perilous task of spiritless guardianship over a precious cargo amid the murmurings of death and the whispers of doubt from those around him. The silent voyage across a dark and breathless...2535false120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nostromo-part-second-chapter-8-section-1--72570058https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72570058Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:30:07 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the desperate concealment of a terrified man aboard a lighter bearing a precious treasure reveals the tense stillness and lurking dangers of a night-shadowed gulf, where courage and fear intermittently vie for mastery. As an unseen enemy...2346false121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nostromo-part-second-chapter-8-section-2--72570055https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72570055Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:30:08 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the harrowing night sees a collision between a laden lighter and the steamer, plunging comrades into a desperate struggle to preserve a precious cargo amidst the encroaching shadows of betrayal and the looming dawn. The resolute Capataz and...1540false122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nostromo-part-third-chapter-1--72570064https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72570064Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:30:05 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the last vestiges of foreign influence withdraw from the unsettled town of Sulaco as rival factions prepare for impending conflict, while the characters reflect on the precariousness of their fortunes and allegiances amid the shadow of a...1735false123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nostromo-part-third-chapter-2--72570068https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72570068Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:30:06 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the steadfast Captain Mitchell, caught in the tumultuous wake of political upheaval, endures captivity and indignities at the hands of the relentless Sotillo, as the mystery of the missing silver deepens amidst a fraught and shadowed...2251false124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nostromo-part-third-chapter-4--72570071https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72570071Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which Charles Gould returns to his house in the town of Sulaco after two days of rioting, confronting the grim realities of wounded miners and political unrest while reflecting on the inescapable corruptions and moral complexities tied to the...2332false126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nostromo-part-third-chapter-3--72570059https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72570059Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the sombre dawn of Sulaco reveals the fractured loyalties and moral ambiguities of men caught in the turmoil of political upheaval and lost treasures, while the restless shadows of banditry and loyalty entwine beneath the weary sky. The...2131false125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nostromo-part-third-chapter-5--72570057https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72570057Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the town of Sulaco is seized by the rugged cavalry of Pedro Montero, whose cunning and ambition cast a long shadow over the restless populace and their fractured loyalties. Amidst the roar of acclamation and the clamour of uncertain...1201false127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nostromo-part-third-chapter-6--72570061https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72570061Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the serene yet somber landscape of the San Tome valley is painted with the waning light of day, as Don Pepe, the steadfast protector of the Gould mine, receives tidings that stir cautious hope amidst the encroaching unrest. In quiet discourse...978false128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nostromo-part-third-chapter-7--72570063https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72570063Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the implacable determination of Charles Gould to retain control over the San Tome mine brings him into uneasy conference with the ambitious Pedrito Montero, revealing the tangled interplay of power, loyalty, and the shadow of ruin that hangs...1214false129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nostromo-part-third-chapter-8--72570069https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72570069Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a lone figure named Nostromo awakens amid the ruins of an old fort, burdened by a profound sense of betrayal and loss as he confronts the shadows of a vanished glory and the bitter realities of political intrigue. His secretive return to...3001false130fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nostromo-part-third-chapter-9--72570073https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72570073Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Joseph ConradIn which Colonel Sotillo, beleaguered by doubt and fear, feigns illness to delay negotiation with Pedrito Montero while torturing a prisoner in desperate search of a hidden treasure. Meanwhile, Nostromo, the indispensable and enigmatic Capataz,...3684false131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nostromo-part-third-chapter-10--72570074https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72570074Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Joseph ConradIn which Captain Mitchell, an affable and punctilious observer of Sulaco’s awakening society, guides a visitor through the proud and pestiferous streets, weaving history and gossip into a tapestry of civic pride and whispered anxieties, all while the...3371false132fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nostromo-part-third-chapter-12--72570070https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72570070Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the indomitable Nostromo carries the heavy burden of a secret treasure that enfolds his life with fear and desire, binding him to clandestine escapades beneath the unyielding watch of progress and suspicion. Amidst this shadow, his passions...2680false134fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nostromo-part-third-chapter-11--72570076https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72570076Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the prosperous town of Sulaco pulses with restless industry and subtle tensions as Dr. Monygham returns from exile to find the women and workers entwined in a fragile web of loyalties and whispered conspiracies. Amidst the splendid Casa Gould...2150false133fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nostromo-part-third-chapter-13--72570066https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72570066Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the island of the Great Isabel is overshadowed by the quiet tensions and hidden despairs of its inhabitants, as Giovanni, called Nostromo, navigates the strained affections of two sisters amid an uneasy watch over honour and looming threats...2430false135fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-jim-author-s-note--72587435https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587435Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a tale first conceived as a small matter of a pilgrim ship widens, under the pressure of memory and meaning, into the troubled fate of Jim, a man seen silent beneath the cloud of lost honour. The author defends the wandering yarn and its long...300false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-jim-chapter-1--72587436https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587436Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a young man named Jim, possessing a robust physique and a resolute spirit tempered by sea-bred skill, grapples with both the demands of his trade as a ship-chandler’s water-clerk and the stirring allure of maritime adventure. Amidst a...725false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-jim-chapter-2--72587424https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587424Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which we observe a young seaman’s early voyages, marked by an absence of true adventure and a poignant encounter with the sea’s menacing power, leading to his slow recovery in an Eastern port where he finds companionship and rest amid languorous...813false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-jim-chapter-3--72587434https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587434Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the tranquil voyage of the Patna across the Arabian Sea is rendered in serene and vivid detail, capturing the steadfast calm and quietness of the night as the souls aboard repose beneath a celestial dome of stars. Amid this peacefulness,...1151false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-jim-chapter-5--72587415https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587415Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a gathering of sea-faring men assembles around the troubled inquiry into a tragic maritime event, where a young man named Jim stands cool and distant amidst the turmoil and accusations. Through the eyes of a seasoned observer, the scene...2425false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-jim-chapter-4--72587444https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587444Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which Jim faces the weighty scrutiny of an official Inquiry, striving to recount with precise honesty the harrowing sequence of events aboard the steamer, his every word measured against a relentless demand for mere facts. Amidst the stifling...699false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-jim-chapter-6--72587432https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587432Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which we witness the official inquiry into the Patna affair unfold with a stern, unsentimental gaze that penetrates no deeper than facts, while the inscrutable character of one Montague Brierly reveals itself in a tragic and enigmatical confession....2225false27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-jim-chapter-7--72587442https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587442Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a young man, burdened by the shadow of a grave and private ordeal, confides his turmoil and isolation to a sympathetic acquaintance in the opulent yet indifferent setting of a distant hotel. Through measured speech and restless reflection, he...1318false28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-jim-chapter-9--72587417https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587417Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a man recounts the harrowing and absurd moments on a sinking ship, observing with bitter detachment the frantic efforts of crew to launch a lifeboat amidst an encroaching squall. The narrative paints a somber tableau of fear, isolation, and...1140false210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-jim-chapter-8--72587438https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587438Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the young seaman gives a vivid and harrowing account of the moments on a sinking ship, caught between panic and paralysis, with an inward struggle that reveals the depths of human frailty and resolve. Marlow reflects quietly on this singular...1254false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-jim-chapter-11--72587431https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587431Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a young man, burdened with a haunting experience at sea, confides in an elder companion who listens with a quiet sympathy born of shared understanding and unspoken fellowship. Their midnight discourse unfolds amidst the dim candlelight and...562false212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-jim-chapter-10--72587440https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587440Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the quiet abyss of the night at sea envelops four men adrift in a small boat, their minds and hearts besieged by fear, silence, and the strange camaraderie forged in the shadow of calamity. Here, amid whispered accusations and the relentless...1664false211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-jim-chapter-13--72587421https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587421Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a weary French lieutenant and the narrator engage in a contemplative discourse on the nature of fear and honour, illuminating the quiet struggles of men shaped by duty and human frailty. The narrator then reflects on his own recent encounter...1469false214fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-jim-chapter-12--72587439https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587439Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the narrator listens to a sombre and introspective recounting of a maritime calamity, marked by quiet reflections on perceived guilt and the haunting absence of light amid the dark sea. The tale unfolds with a calm yet uneasy air, revealing...1044false213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-jim-chapter-15--72587404https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587404Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a chance encounter leads to a quiet, heavy companionship as one man silently endures the turbulence of his inner torment while the other keeps a careful vigil, writing letters and refraining from speech. The room grows dim with candlelight...566false216fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-jim-chapter-14--72587413https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587413Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:30:05 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the sombre weight of a young man’s disgrace is unveiled amidst the indifferent glare of a colonial court, and the murmur of human frailty and worldly ventures hums quietly in the sultry air beyond the proceedings. Meanwhile, the prospect of a...1464false215fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-jim-chapter-17--72587414https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587414Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:30:06 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a rain-soaked evening brings a heavy yet hopeful conversation between two men, one offering a steadfast hand of friendship and practical aid, while the other wrestles with a stoic refusal and deeper, unspoken turmoil. As the night wanes, the...467false218fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-jim-chapter-16--72587418https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587418Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:30:07 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a troubled man finds a momentary refuge from a gathering storm, revealing in his sombre reflections the fragile interplay of hope and despair that shadows his endeavours. The quiet companionship between two souls unfolds amid the relentless...789false217fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-jim-chapter-19--72587402https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587402Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the narrative surveys the restless attempts of a young man to cast off the haunting shadow that marks his days, revealing a figure both pitiful and indomitable as he drifts through distant ports and troubled encounters. Amidst this, a trusted...795false220fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-jim-chapter-18--72587427https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587427Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a friend’s letter reveals Jim’s quiet virtues and the gentle affection he inspires, though hints of a mysterious fault linger unsaid; yet Jim’s restless spirit soon leads him to leave without explanation, taking refuge in a modest clerical...1073false219fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-jim-chapter-20--72587401https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587401Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a solitary entomologist named Stein, whose life has been a tapestry of adventure, loss, and meticulous study of butterflies, offers a poignant reflection on the elusive balance between human aspiration and reality, likening man to a...1716false221fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-jim-chapter-21--72587426https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587426Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Joseph ConradIn which Marlow introduces the remote and mysterious district of Patusan, a place scarcely known beyond obscure government and commercial circles, to which Jim has been sent, carrying with him the weight of his troubled reputation. Amid reflections on...971false222fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-jim-chapter-23--72587406https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587406Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a spirited young man, full of eager anticipation and clutching a token of friendship, prepares to venture into a troubled land, bolstered by the hopes of an old acquaintance’s assistance and undeterred by warnings of peril. As he embarks, the...1038false224fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-jim-chapter-22--72587430https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587430Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the solitude of Patusan is unveiled as a forgotten realm, where ancient trade passions have faded and power festers in the hands of petty tyrants, while Jim’s presence there appears as a curious and solitary intrusion upon its shadowed stage....775false223fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-jim-chapter-25--72587400https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587400Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the narrative unfolds around a desperate captive’s narrow escape from a grim stockade and his subsequent refuge among a rival faction, revealing the complex interplay of power, fear, and uneasy alliances in a fractious settlement. The tale...1047false226fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-jim-chapter-24--72587443https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587443Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the quiet, verdant coast of Patusan welcomes a solitary visitor whose presence stirs a mixture of awe and apprehension among the inhabitants, and through trials of solitude and suspicion, a fragile foundation of trust and possession is slowly...785false225fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-jim-chapter-27--72587407https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587407Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the narrative explores the quiet yet potent impact of Jim’s victory, revealing how his word has become an unchallenged authority among the people, and how this newfound influence, mingled with the inscrutable stillness of the land, enfolds...795false228fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-jim-chapter-26--72587428https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587428Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which we are introduced to the formidable figure of Doramin, a man of great presence and silent dignity, alongside his delicate but resolute wife and their accomplished son, Dain Waris, whose rare friendship with Jim sparks a quiet but profound...793false227fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-jim-chapter-28--72587408https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587408Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the story unfolds around Jim’s assumption of power in a troubled land, marked by the wary acceptance of local chiefs and the quiet dread of those who once ruled. Amidst this uneasy peace, there lingers the mournful memory of a woman entwined...1005false229fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-jim-chapter-29--72587419https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587419Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the quiet and watchful presence of a tender yet anxious companion envelops a man, while his devoted guardian silently patrols the shadows with unwavering vigilance. Meanwhile, a loathsome and abject figure skulks at the margins of their...705false230fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-jim-chapter-30--72587410https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587410Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a harrowing portrait unfolds of a young girl subjected to the petty cruelties of a man named Cornelius, whose spite is as pitiful as it is relentless, while Jim grapples with a mounting sense of danger and a burgeoning resolve to face the...702false231fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-jim-chapter-31--72587403https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587403Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which Jim, emboldened by his day’s resolve and the quiet companionship of a mysterious girl, confronts the shadowy perils lurking within the ruined trading post with measured bravery and thoughtful alertness. The stillness of night yields a tense...896false232fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-jim-chapter-33--72587409https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587409Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a tender and troubled conversation unfolds beneath the vast night sky, revealing the fragile hopes and deep fears entwined in a young woman’s devotion and the inscrutable burdens borne by the man she loves. The narrator grapples with the...1263false234fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-jim-chapter-32--72587423https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587423Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Joseph ConradIn which Jim bravely orchestrates a silent and tense escape under the night’s watchful stars, revealing a tender connection with a mysterious girl who seems both fragile and resolute in her affection. The narrative dwells thoughtfully on Jim’s...700false233fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-jim-chapter-35--72587412https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587412Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the narrator departs from the distant village of Patusan, leaving behind a vivid tableau of steadfast figures bound by their hopes and fears, while his companion Jim confronts a liminal moment of self-reckoning on the shore. Amidst the serene...833false236fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-jim-chapter-34--72587420https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587420Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which Marlow returns from a dreamlike state to confront the tangled truths and doubts surrounding Jim’s fate, finding himself enveloped in the shadowed stillness of a remote land where human passions flicker faintly amidst the gathering night....1132false235fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-jim-chapter-36--72587405https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587405Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Joseph ConradIn which Marlow’s narrative concludes, leaving his listeners in a reflective silence as one man alone receives the story’s final, poignant documents years later; these papers unveil a man’s earnest endeavours, wistful hopes, and the conflicted shadows...813false237fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-jim-chapter-37--72587433https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587433Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a dying man named Brown, consumed by spite and malice, recounts a bitter tale of deception and revenge, revealing the fierce passions and inscrutable motives that can drive men to ruin. Meanwhile, in the quietude of Stein’s house, the...988false238fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-jim-chapter-39--72587437https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587437Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the absence of Jim casts a shadow over the stirring council at the fort, where strategies and loyalties intertwine amid the anxious preparations for an impending conflict, and a fierce young woman’s spirited command offers a small beacon of...922false240fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-jim-chapter-38--72587411https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587411Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which we are introduced to the infamous and turbulent figure of Brown, a volatile outlaw whose deeds cast a long shadow across the islands of the South Seas, culminating in his desperate seizure of a schooner near Patusan and the fraught landing of...1056false239fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-jim-chapter-41--72587425https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587425Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the weary and desperate Captain Brown encounters Jim across a creek, their contrasting circumstances and characters casting a sombre shadow over their begrudging exchange. Amidst the wilderness, Brown’s bitter defiance and scornful...695false242fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-jim-chapter-40--72587416https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587416Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the scheming Brown reveals a grim determination to manipulate alliances and spread terror in a tense jungle town, his ruthless spirit sharpened by hardship and defeat. As night falls over Patusan, a fragile quiet is broken by a chilling...1101false241fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-jim-chapter-43--72587422https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587422Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the steadfast authority and quiet resolve of Jim secure a fragile peace among restless forces, underscored by the murmur of wary alliances and the watchful presence of loyal attendants. The obscure riverway serves as a sombre stage for a...890false244fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-jim-chapter-42--72587429https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587429Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a tense parley unfolds by the creek between two men divided by fate and principle, their charged dialogue watched by a silent and watchful town on the fragile cusp of uneasy peace. Jim, faced with the burden of leadership and the safety of...887false243fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-jim-chapter-44--72587441https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587441Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the dense, creeping fog veils a tense river journey and silent camps, where a messenger conveys news amid quiet anticipation, while the shadows of human fear and defiance gather upon the water. Underneath this somber morning veil, a sudden...623false245fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-jim-chapter-45--72587445https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587445Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Joseph ConradIn which tidings of treachery and death cast a sombre shadow over Patusan, leaving its inhabitants stricken by grief and the heavy weight of betrayal. Amidst the gathering storm of despair and whispered suspicions, a stoic figure confronts the ruin of...1227false246fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-secret-sharer-chapter-ii--72587743https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587743Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the hidden fugitive is sought, nearly discovered, and at last released into the black nearness of Koh-ring, while the young captain risks ship, command, and judgement to give his double a chance of freedom. As the swimmer vanishes and the...3179false32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-secret-sharer-chapter-i--72587744https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587744Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a young captain, alone with his untried command in the breathless Gulf of Siam, finds at his ship’s ladder a fugitive from another vessel, risen out of the dark water like a troubling image of himself. Drawn by secrecy, pity, and the strange...2992false31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romance-part-1-the-beach-and-the-quarry-chapter-1--72587776https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587776Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a young man, restless and discontented with the narrow confines of his rural life, encounters the mysterious and alluring figures of Carlos Riego and his companion, whose presence kindles a deep yearning for adventure beyond the familiar...1434false41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romance-part-1-the-beach-and-the-quarry-chapter-2--72587778https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587778Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a nocturnal wanderer is abruptly seized by men claiming to uphold the law amid the shadowy landscape of a Kentish quarry, where suspicion and the threat of harsh justice blur the night air. The grim customs of those who pursue and punish...955false42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romance-part-1-the-beach-and-the-quarry-chapter-3--72587777https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587777Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the restless spirit of youth is caught within the shadowy dance of smuggling and evasion, as alliances are forged under the cover of night and the sea conceals whispered hopes and dangers alike. The quaint town sleeps uneasily while men of...1176false43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romance-part-1-the-beach-and-the-quarry-chapter-4--72587779https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587779Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the narrator is swept into a passage across tempestuous seas aboard a weatherworn vessel, caught amongst men burdened with shadowy pasts and obscure destinies; the dim glow of adventure is mingled with the stark reality of peril and human...1894false44fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romance-part-2-the-girl-with-the-lizard-chapter-1--72587782https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587782Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the narrator reflects on his life in Jamaica amidst the restless political and social tensions stirred by piracy, separationist sentiments, and the shadows of abolition; he finds himself caught between loyalty and change while seeking the...1329false46fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romance-part-1-the-beach-and-the-quarry-chapter-5--72587783https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587783Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the young narrator, caught between loneliness and intrigue, encounters a red-haired recruit and is drawn into a fraught exchange with Carlos and his wary companion Tomas Castro, whose fear and violence hint at perilous secrets beneath the...1438false45fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romance-part-2-the-girl-with-the-lizard-chapter-3--72587780https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587780Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Joseph ConradIn which an English kinsman is drawn into the dim and uneasy presence of a venerable Cuban family, where a sardonic Spanish-Irish judge proposes a shadowy alliance bound by shared tales of rebellion and exile beneath the pallid light of barred...1743false48fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romance-part-2-the-girl-with-the-lizard-chapter-2--72587781https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587781Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the night at the Ferry Inn reveals a tense encounter between a crippled figure and a domineering admiral, culminating in a scuffle witnessed by various onlookers in a sultry Jamaican setting, and the narrative slips into the solemn spectacle...1924false47fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romance-part-2-the-girl-with-the-lizard-chapter-5--72587793https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587793Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the uneventful passage aboard an ageing merchant vessel is abruptly disrupted by the sudden arrival of a ragged schooner and its fierce crew, revealing the perils that lurk in seeming calm waters and stirring uneasy passions among the ship’s...1038false410fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romance-part-2-the-girl-with-the-lizard-chapter-4--72587795https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587795Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the narrator finds himself captured and confined under harsh conditions aboard a Spanish ship, contending with the bitter complexity of captors and unexpected kindness from a mysterious young woman. Amidst the uneasy silence and shadowy...1544false49fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romance-part-2-the-girl-with-the-lizard-chapter-7--72587791https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587791Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the Thames arrives at the somnolent port town of Rio Medio, where the narrator confronts the dying Carlos Riego within the solemn walls of the Casa Riego, a vast palace steeped in history yet overshadowed by intrigue. As Carlos unravels the...1561false412fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romance-part-2-the-girl-with-the-lizard-chapter-6--72587809https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587809Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the narrator finds himself ensnared once more in the machinations of restless men aboard a grim schooner, facing both hostility and uneasy alliances as he navigates a world of petty jealousies and forlorn loyalties. Through the company of...1622false411fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romance-part-3-casa-riego-chapter-2--72587788https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587788Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a stranger takes refuge in the decaying stronghold of the Riego family, where sickness, secrets, and the shadowy intrigues of the calculating Intendente O’Brien intertwine with the dilapidated grandeur of Rio Medio, that last bastion of...2336false414fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romance-part-3-casa-riego-chapter-1--72587807https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587807Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a young man inherits a solemn charge amidst the fading grandeur and shadowed intrigues of an ancient colonial house, where loyalty and enmity entwine beneath the watchful eyes of its aged masters and veiled guardians. Against a backdrop of...1591false413fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romance-part-3-casa-riego-chapter-3--72587784https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587784Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the sombre twilight of a sickroom brings together wearied souls, mingling duty and desire beneath the shadow of impending loss, whilst whispered schemes and quiet watchfulness ripple through the moonlit Casa. Amidst this delicate tension,...2229false415fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romance-part-3-casa-riego-chapter-4--72587805https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587805Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a sombre and tense encounter unfolds between two men united by a woman’s fate, their dialogue woven with veiled threats, uneasy alliances, and the shadows of past intrigues, all within the heavy stillness of a Spanish colonial household. The...3093false416fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romance-part-3-casa-riego-chapter-5--72587785https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587785Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a day of tense stillness within the Casa Riego is broken by secretive whispers, brandished threats, and the shadow of concealed dangers lurking beyond its barred gates, while faith and loyalty intertwine amidst the silent dread of mortality....2790false417fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romance-part-3-casa-riego-chapter-6--72587794https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587794Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the sombre stillness of a great House under siege is punctuated by the tender care and resolute courage of its few faithful guardians, while plans for a desperate escape weave through the shadowed solemnity of loss and prayer. The sea—vast,...2549false418fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romance-part-4-blade-and-guitar-chapter-2--72587792https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587792Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a dense tropical fog envelops a tense pursuit on the water, where voices and the jangling of oars mingle with a raucous serenade, revealing the ruthless character of a band of cut-throats plotting an audacious raid. Amidst this murky theatre...2027false420fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romance-part-4-blade-and-guitar-chapter-1--72587803https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587803Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a small boat slips silently away under the cloak of night and mist, bearing three figures from a besieged shore into the uncertain embrace of the open sea, amidst the shadowed perils of treacherous men and haunting memories. The tense...1765false419fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romance-part-4-blade-and-guitar-chapter-3--72587786https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587786Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:30:05 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a tense meeting unfolds between a desperate castaway and wary seamen aboard a mysterious ship, their dialogue steeped in suspicion, bravado, and the ceaseless fog that swathes their perilous encounter. The skirmish that follows is fierce and...2245false421fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romance-part-4-blade-and-guitar-chapter-4--72587800https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587800Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:30:05 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a solemn and grief-stricken lady assumes her new life aboard a ship under the wary eyes of sceptical crew and guardianship, while tensions simmer beneath the surface in the presence of uneasy alliances and veiled threats. The interplay of...1791false422fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romance-part-4-blade-and-guitar-chapter-5--72587787https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587787Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:30:06 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the morning light unveils a world newly illuminated by hope and love aboard the “Lion,” even as the shadows of pursuit and danger loom quietly in the form of a mysterious schooner in their wake. Amidst tender confidences and grave counsel,...3757false423fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romance-part-4-blade-and-guitar-chapter-6--72587804https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587804Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:30:06 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a tranquil and radiant interlude aboard the Lion reveals the profound, wordless communion between two souls poised on the cusp of a perilous venture, while the quietly watchful crew and a scheme of careful stratagems prepare the lovers for a...2197false424fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romance-part-4-blade-and-guitar-chapter-8--72587789https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587789Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a solitary refuge is threatened by the ominous presence of armed men, and the return of a loyal but troubled companion brings both relief and new anxieties. The cavern’s encroaching darkness and the fateful choices of these desperate souls...1831false426fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romance-part-4-blade-and-guitar-chapter-7--72587806https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587806Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a tempestuous evening drives a small party from the sea into the shelter of a cavern where flickering firelight reveals the weary strength, courage, and whispered resolves of a young lady and her companions. Amidst thunder's potent music and...2325false425fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romance-part-4-blade-and-guitar-chapter-10--72587796https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587796Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the final throes of human endurance and cunning mingle amid a harrowing confinement, exposing the tempests of despair, self-deception, and reluctant compassion that bind the captives and their captors alike within a dark cavern’s merciless...4336false428fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romance-part-4-blade-and-guitar-chapter-9--72587802https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587802Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the grim ordeal of captivity unfolds within the shadowed confines of a cave, where hope flickers faintly through whispered plans and the tempestuous voices of captors echo above. Amidst the cruel ebb of hunger and despair, the strained bonds...2242false427fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romance-part-4-blade-and-guitar-chapter-11--72587808https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587808Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the concealment of two fugitives within a remote hacienda unfolds beneath the watchful yet uneasy eyes of their devoted protectors, while the shadows of pursuit and suspicion crowd ever closer. Their daring escape and return to a familiar...3880false429fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romance-part-5-the-lot-of-man-chapter-1--72587798https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587798Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a man of puzzling identity stands before a weary and timid judge in a grim Spanish court, confronted with accusations that entangle him in a web of piracy and murder. As he encounters the relentless and grief-stricken O’Brien, whose agonised...1466false430fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romance-part-5-the-lot-of-man-chapter-2--72587790https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587790Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a captive Englishman, known as Carlos el Demonio, arrives at a foreboding Havana prison where he encounters a cast of menacing inmates and complex allegiances, including a passionate, vengeful Cuban named Don Vincente Salazar and the Nova...2798false431fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romance-part-5-the-lot-of-man-chapter-3--72587799https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587799Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the captive narrator endures grim days and nights within the dismal walls of Newgate, confronted by the dour ministrations and taut realities of impending justice, while the cruel machinery of law and politics grinds inexorably around him....2036false432fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romance-part-5-the-lot-of-man-chapter-5--72587797https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587797Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the weary narrator endures a protracted and somnolent court trial that seems to stretch interminably into the night, shadowed by the echoes of his own suffering and the distant stirrings of hope amidst the austere proceedings. Amidst the...914false434fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/romance-part-5-the-lot-of-man-chapter-4--72587801https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72587801Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the narrator finds himself ensnared in a grim Admiralty Court, where the weight of accusation and the farcical semblance of justice close in around him, his past entwined with dark suspicion and false witness. Undaunted, he summons the full...2785false433fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tales-of-unrest-author-s-note--73933203https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73933203Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the author reflects with a candid and introspective tone upon the origins and evolution of his early short stories, disclosing his sentimental attachment to a humble pen and the peculiar circumstances of his literary beginnings. He guides the...489false51fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tales-of-unrest-karain-a-memory-part-1--73933204https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73933204Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Joseph ConradIn which we are introduced to Karain, a strikingly proud and theatrical war-chief ruling over a remote and mysterious corner of Mindanao, surrounded by his devoted followers and the vivid, frozen tableau of his domain beneath dazzling tropical...767false52fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tales-of-unrest-karain-a-memory-part-2--73933205https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73933205Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the portrait of a dignified Malay ruler unfolds amidst the tranquil yet charged scenes of his domain and the schooner, revealing a man whose nostalgia, ambition, and the weight of his heritage imbue his presence with a quiet, brooding...950false53fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tales-of-unrest-karain-a-memory-part-3--73933207https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73933207Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a weary Rajah, pursued by invisible shadows of fear and whispered voices, seeks refuge aboard a schooner amidst a tempestuous night, revealing the weight of his unrest to three white men who listen with an understanding borne of shared...1129false54fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tales-of-unrest-karain-a-memory-part-4--73933208https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73933208Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a tale unfolds of bitter honour and relentless pursuit, as two men abandon their homeland to chase shadows across distant seas and foreign lands, bound by a sorrowful promise and the haunting presence of a woman who lingers in memory and...1546false55fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tales-of-unrest-karain-a-memory-part-5--73933209https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73933209Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a weary wanderer, haunted by the ghost of the dead, seeks refuge and understanding among foreign strangers, revealing a tale of memory, loss, and the burdens of restless spirits. The narrative unfolds in a subdued cabin, where men wrestle...865false56fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tales-of-unrest-karain-a-memory-part-6--73933211https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73933211Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:30:05 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a crew aboard a schooner confronts the uneasy presence of past attachments through a mysterious box of personal relics, culminating in the offering of a talisman imbued with symbolic power to an enigmatic Malay companion. The episode closes...1032false57fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tales-of-unrest-the-idiots-part-1--73933212https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73933212Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:30:05 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the tranquil Breton countryside conceals a sombre tale centred on the Bacadou family and their children, whose silent presence casts a shadow over the vivid landscape and the rhythms of rural life. The narrative unfolds with quiet observation...1657false58fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tales-of-unrest-the-idiots-part-2--73933213https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73933213Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:30:05 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a somber and solitary woman returns to her windswept coastal home to confront a disquieting revelation that fractures the fragile peace of her existence, as the wild sea and looming rocks bear silent witness. Amidst a gathering storm of...1717false59fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tales-of-unrest-an-outpost-of-progress-part-1--73933214https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73933214Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:30:05 +0000Joseph ConradIn which two ill-suited white men, newly appointed to a remote African trading station, grapple with the vast strangeness and solitude of the wilderness, finding companionship only in their mutual ineptitude and the rare visits of local tribesmen....1584false510fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tales-of-unrest-an-outpost-of-progress-part-2--73933217https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73933217Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the weary custodians of a remote trading post grapple with desertion, suspicion, and the creeping desolation of isolation amid the oppressive wilderness, their fragile order disrupted by the inscrutable dealings of their native steward. As...1990false511fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tales-of-unrest-the-return-part-1--73933218https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73933218Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a man of comfortable means and carefully ordered life returns home to discover a sudden and unaccountable absence that throws his world into quiet disarray, unveiling the fragile veneer of his social existence and the lonely depths beneath....2247false512fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tales-of-unrest-the-return-part-2--73933220https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73933220Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a gentleman, Alvan Hervey, wrestles with the consuming shadows of loss and bitter revelation within the confines of his own home, the silence of society pressing heavily about him like an unyielding wall. The charged encounter that ensues...2185false513fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tales-of-unrest-the-return-part-3--73933222https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73933222Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a man and his wife confront the turbulent aftermath of a shattered trust, their dialogue weaving between accusation, remorse, and the austere dictates of societal duty. Amidst the clash of raw emotion and rigid principles, each wrestles with...2084false514fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tales-of-unrest-the-return-part-4--73933223https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73933223Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a man and his wife, bound by years of shared history, sit down to a meal that embodies both the continuation and the fracture of their union, while an undercurrent of secrecy and unspoken truths pervades the atmosphere like a subtle yet...1342false515fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tales-of-unrest-the-lagoon--73933224https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73933224Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a white man journeys by boat to a secluded lagoon where he finds his old friend Arsat tending to a woman grievously ill, and listens as Arsat recounts a solemn tale of love, loyalty, and loss that is intertwined with the haunting solitude of...2108false516fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heart-of-darkness-chapter-i-part-1--73933226https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73933226Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:30:06 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a group of men aboard a yacht on the Thames engage in quiet contemplation, as Marlow reflects on the river’s storied past and shares his longing to command a steamboat far inland along a vast and mysterious river. His tale unfolds with a...2881false61fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heart-of-darkness-chapter-i-part-2--73933230https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73933230Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:30:06 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a journey through a disordered and fevered station reveals the bewildering and often absurd conditions of the European presence deep in the African interior, marked by idle officials, whispered names, and the slow, stubborn labour to mend a...2595false62fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heart-of-darkness-chapter-ii-part-1--73933233https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73933233Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the narrator becomes subtly acquainted with the enigmatic Kurtz through overheard conversations and a perilous journey upriver, navigating a labyrinth of natural hazards and eerie silences that evoke a primeval world. The voyage unfolds amid...2455false63fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heart-of-darkness-chapter-ii-part-2--73933234https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73933234Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the steamboat, navigating a treacherous river amidst dense and gloomy jungle, comes under a desperate, sorrowful assault from unseen natives, revealing a strange dance of fear and mourning rather than outright hostility. The narrator reflects...2018false64fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heart-of-darkness-chapter-iii-part-1--73933236https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73933236Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a gaunt and enigmatic figure obsessed with a shadowy leader reveals the perilous intertwining of admiration and fear amid the inscrutable wilderness, evoking a sense of profound unease and inscrutable influence. The narrator encounters this...2428false65fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heart-of-darkness-chapter-iii-part-2--73933237https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73933237Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a weary journey on the mighty river draws to a close with one man's frail body and troubled spirit fading beneath the weight of a profound and terrible revelation; the narrator contemplates the inscrutable depths of the human soul while...2204false66fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/set-of-six-author-s-note--73933242https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73933242Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the author offers a reflective preamble to a collection of six tales, tracing their various origins and the blend of fact and fiction that colours their narratives, all the while revealing his delicate regard for historical veracity and the...530false71fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/set-of-six-gaspar-ruiz-part-1--73933243https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73933243Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the sober turbulence of revolution conjures a giant of a man, Gaspar Ruiz, condemned for a supposed desertion born more of confusion than treachery, whose formidable strength and simple spirit confront the grim machinery of war and its...1280false72fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/set-of-six-gaspar-ruiz-part-2--73933244https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73933244Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the resolute Gaspar Ruiz, feigning death amidst devastation, finds unexpected refuge with a downtrodden Royalist family whose painful loyalty to a lost cause intertwines with his own desperate plight. The narrative unfolds through the...1863false73fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/set-of-six-gaspar-ruiz-part-3--73933246https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73933246Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the calamity of an earthquake not only topples a once-stalwart home but also forces men into acts of desperate courage and tender duty amid ruin and despair. The narrative then follows the enigmatic Gaspar Ruiz, whose complex passions and...1843false74fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/set-of-six-the-informer-part-1--73933250https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73933250Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the narrator hosts a visiting Mr. X, a calm and enigmatic figure with a history of fiery revolutionary pamphleteering, who reveals the clandestine workings and fraught intrigues of anarchist conspiracies centred on a seemingly innocuous house...1501false76fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/set-of-six-gaspar-ruiz-part-4--73933247https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73933247Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a relentless pursuit unfolds through rugged Andean passes as a fierce commander, known as the strong man, grapples with betrayal and a desperate siege that tests the mettle of men and alliances alike. Through stark landscapes and the quiet...2514false75fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/set-of-six-the-informer-part-2--73933252https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73933252Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a bold and elaborate ruse unfolds amidst the shadowy confines of a revolutionary den, revealing the complex interplay of conviction, deception, and fragile human ties within that perilous world. The narrative quietly unveils the clash of...1749false77fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/set-of-six-the-brute--73933255https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73933255Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a gathering of seasoned mariners, framed by the dim warmth of a barroom fire, unravel the curious and grim tale of a dreadfully ungovernable ship named the Apse Family, whose very timbers seemed possessed by a malignant spirit that wrought...2785false78fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/set-of-six-the-duel-part-1--73933257https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73933257Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Joseph ConradIn which two young hussar officers, bound by duty and a perplexing camaraderie, are drawn into a tempest of honour and misunderstanding amidst the tranquil streets of Strasbourg, where a duel casts its long and unruly shadow. The scene unfolds with...2178false710fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/set-of-six-an-anarchist--73933256https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73933256Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a quiet mechanic, tarnished by misfortune and whispered suspicions, labours under the harsh sun of a remote cattle estate, bearing the hard shadow of a grim past on his battered shoulders. The tale unfolds with the measured melancholy of a...2901false79fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/set-of-six-the-duel-part-2--73933258https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73933258Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the tangled threads of a grievous quarrel between two young officers unfold with the weight of military honour and personal pride casting shadows upon their every act, stirring the curiosity and sympathy of their comrades and commanding...1971false711fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/set-of-six-the-duel-part-3--73933260https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73933260Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Joseph ConradIn which two long-standing adversaries, officers bound by duty and bitter rivalry, navigate the bleak vicissitudes of war and the melancholy tides of personal fate amid the icy desolation of retreat and the shifting fortunes of empire. Their...2029false712fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/set-of-six-the-duel-part-4--73933261https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73933261Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a weary General seeks an audience with a cunning minister to intercede on behalf of a troublesome comrade, revealing the harsh and wearying intrigues of a France cautious of its own past and present loyalties. Meanwhile, reflections on pride,...2670false713fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/set-of-six-the-duel-part-5--73933262https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73933262Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the sombre gravity of honour and the languid shadows of long-standing rivalries unfold beneath the aromatic pines of Provence, as two generals confront each other in a duel as much of spirit as of steel, illuminating the peculiar complexities...2097false714fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/set-of-six-il-conde--73933263https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73933263Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a refined and solitary gentleman known as Il Conde, a connoisseur of Naples’ antiquities and its genteel society, recounts a startling encounter with menace beneath the balmy guise of a Neapolitan night, reflecting on honour, dignity, and the...2216false715fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/youth-part-1--73933271https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73933271Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a young second mate embarks upon his first voyage to the East aboard an ancient, weather-beaten barque named Judea, encountering the raw and relentless forces of the sea that test the mettle of ship and crew alike. The narrative dwells on the...1402false81fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/youth-part-2--73933272https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73933272Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the worn and weathered Judea is restored to something like order and sets out once again toward the tropics, carrying a cargo that conceals a dangerous and insidious threat within its black depths. The ship's devoted crew, bound by tacit...1619false82fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/youth-part-3--73933273https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73933273Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a young mate's first command is forged amid the fiery demise of an old ship, as he and his crew wrestle with peril and the patient sea, their final memories steeped in the fierce glow of a burning vessel. The youthful spirit, vibrant and...1659false83fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-secret-agent-chapter-1--73933276https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73933276Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which the quiet existence of Mr Verloc’s small Soho shop and household is gently unfolded, revealing a man whose shifty commerce and lethargic habits are set against the backdrop of a modest family life marked by affection and infirmity. The...1070false91fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-secret-agent-chapter-2--73933278https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73933278Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which Mr Verloc, a burly and indolent man engaged in secretive service to a foreign Embassy, confronts stern admonishment to prove his usefulness by provoking a significant political outrage in London, inspiring in him a troubled and reluctant...3821false92fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-secret-agent-chapter-3--73933279https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73933279Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which a small circle of disenchanted revolutionaries gather in a humble parlour to debate the inexorable forces of economic history and the nature of social change, their voices mingling with the tender, troubled presence of a sensitive youth and...2485false93fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-secret-agent-chapter-4--73933281https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73933281Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Joseph ConradIn which two comrades, seated in a dimly lit tavern adorned with medieval frescoes, engage in a measured yet tense discourse about the recent explosion in Greenwich Park and the perilous intricacies involved in the manufacture and distribution of...2125false94full