The Planter of Malata

Name: The Planter of Malata
Author: Joseph Conrad

The novel revolves around a planter who has been living on the island of Malata for many years. He is a man of great physical strength and endurance, but also one of intense emotional pain. His past is marked by tragedy, including the loss of his wife and child. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that the planter's life is one of isolation and loneliness. He has few friends on the island and is largely disconnected from the outside world. Despite this, he is a man of great passion and intensity, and his emotions are deeply felt by those around him. The novel explores themes of love, loss, and redemption, as the planter struggles to come to terms with his past and find a sense of purpose in his life. Through his character, the author raises questions about the human condition and the nature of suffering. Ultimately, the planter's story is one of tragic inevitability, as he is drawn back into the darkness of his past and forced to confront the demons that have haunted him for so long.

By Joseph Conrad · First published 1925 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Adventure, Colonial Literature · 12 chapters · 29,324 words

First lines

In the private editorial office of the principal newspaper in a great colonial city two men were talking. They were both young. The stouter of the two, fair, and with more of an urban look about him, was the editor and part-owner of the important newspaper.

The other's name was Renouard. That he was exercised in his mind about something was evident on his fine bronzed face. He was a lean, lounging, active man. The journalist continued the conversation.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Joseph Conrad
Date: 1925 CE
Language: English
Genres: Literary Fiction, Adventure, Colonial Literature, Psychological Fiction, Historical Fiction
Length: 29,324 words
Structure: 12 chapters, 500 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Literary Fiction — The work explores complex themes and character development, focusing on the human experience.
Adventure — The narrative involves exploration and the challenges faced in a foreign land.
Colonial Literature — The story addresses themes of colonialism and its impact on both colonizers and the colonized.
Psychological Fiction — The characters' internal struggles and motivations are central to the plot.