One Day More by Joseph Conrad (1905)
The narrative revolves around a young man's journey to self-discovery and redemption. He embarks on a voyage of introspection, grappling with the consequences of his past actions and the emptiness of his present life. Through his experiences, he begins to understand the value of human connection and the importance of living in the moment.
By Joseph Conrad · First published 1905 · Genre: Drama, Psychological Fiction, Tragedy · 4 chapters · 10,832 words
First lines
CHARACTERS Captain Hagberd (a retired coasting skipper). Josiah Carvil (formerly a shipbuilder -- a widower -- blind). Harry Hagberd (son of Captain Hagberd, who as a boy ran away from home). A Lamplighter. Bessie Carvil (daughter of Josiah Carvil).
CURTAIN RISES DISCLOSING CARVIL _and Bessie moving away from sea-wall. Bessie about twenty-five. Black dress; black straw hat. A lot of mahogany-coloured hair loosely done up. Pale face. Full figure. Very quiet. Carvil, blind, unwieldy. Reddish whiskers; slow, deep voice produced without effort. Immovable, big face._
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- Work type: Play
- Author: Joseph Conrad
- Date: 1905 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Drama, Psychological Fiction, Tragedy, Literary Fiction, Social Commentary
- Length: 10,832 words
- Structure: 4 chapters, 342 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Drama — The work primarily focuses on character interactions and emotional conflicts, typical of dramatic literature.
- Psychological Fiction — The characters exhibit complex psychological states, particularly Captain Hagberd's obsessive hope and the resulting tensions.
- Tragedy — Themes of loss, madness, and unfulfilled expectations contribute to a tragic atmosphere.
- Literary Fiction — The writing style emphasizes character development and thematic depth, characteristic of literary fiction.
Tags
Adventure · Colonialism · Coming-of-age · Drama · Existentialism · Fiction · Identity · Imperialism · Literary Fiction · Moral Ambiguity · Philosophical · Psychological Insight