| Author |
Conrad, Joseph, 1857-1924 |
| Title |
Amy Foster
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amy_Foster
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| Credits |
Produced by Judith Boss and David Widger
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| Summary |
"Amy Foster" by Joseph Conrad is a poignant short story written in the late 19th century. It explores themes of love, alienation, and cultural differences through the tale of a mysterious émigré from Central Europe who becomes shipwrecked on the English coast. The narrative delves into the contrasts between the protagonist's exotic background and the mundane existence of the rural English community he encounters. The story centers on Yanko, a castaway who washes ashore and is discovered by Amy Foster, a simple and plain girl from a local family. As Yanko struggles to adapt to his new environment, he faces hostility and misunderstanding from the villagers, who view him as an outsider. Despite this, a tender connection develops between him and Amy, who shows him kindness in his time of need. Their relationship evolves into love and marriage, but cultural clashes and the weight of isolation ultimately lead to tragedy. The story concludes with a devastating sense of loss, reflecting on the themes of compassion, identity, and the loneliness that can exist even amidst human connection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
495 |
| Release Date |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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