Because of the Dollars
The novel revolves around a wealthy American who travels to Europe and becomes infatuated with the idea of marrying into European nobility. He sets his sights on a young woman from a noble family but struggles to gain her attention due to his lack of social standing. The story explores themes of class, identity, and the corrupting influence of wealth.
By Joseph Conrad · First published 1902 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Social Commentary, Adventure · 2 chapters · 15,466 words
First lines
While we were hanging about near the water's edge, as sailors idling ashore will do (it was in the open space before the Harbour Office of a great Eastern port), a man came towards us from the "front" of business houses, aiming obliquely at the landing steps. He attracted my attention because in the movement of figures in white drill suits on the pavement from which he stepped, his costume, the usual tunic and trousers, being made of light grey flannel, made him noticeable.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Joseph Conrad
- Date: 1902 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Social Commentary, Adventure, Psychological Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Length: 15,466 words
- Structure: 2 chapters, 224 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The work explores complex themes and character development, focusing on the human condition.
- Social Commentary — It critiques societal norms and economic motivations, reflecting on the impact of money on human relationships.
- Adventure — The narrative includes elements of exploration and risk, typical of adventure stories.
- Psychological Fiction — The characters' internal struggles and motivations are central to the plot, emphasizing psychological depth.
Tags
Colonialism · Imperialism · Exploitation · Corruption · Morality · Ethics · Conscience · Guilt · Shame · Identity · Cultural Clash · Social Commentary