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The End of the Tether

Joseph Conrad

Joseph Conrad's novella follows Captain Whalley, an aging mariner facing financial ruin and failing eyesight, as he struggles to maintain his dignity and provide for his daughter while commanding a small steamer. It's a poignant tale of resilience and the human cost of aging and deception.

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