The Rescue: A Romance of the Shallows

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The Rescue: A Romance of the Shallows

by Joseph Conrad

EN·~12 hours·10 chapters

Chapters

10 total

THE RESCUE

0:00

A ROMANCE OF THE SHALLOWS

0:01

By Joseph Conrad

0:27

AUTHOR'S NOTE

7:22

PART I. THE MAN AND THE BRIG

1:34:26

PART II. THE SHORE OF REFUGE

1:30:41

PART III. THE CAPTURE

2:17:29

PART IV. THE GIFT OF THE SHALLOWS

1:31:06

PART V. THE POINT OF HONOUR AND THE POINT OF PASSION

2:42:16

PART VI. THE CLAIM OF LIFE AND THE TOLL OF DEATH

3:03:31

Description

In the midst of the great 1914 storm that battered the seas, a small vessel finds itself trapped in treacherous shallows, its passengers desperate and the horizon a blur of wind and wave. The story follows a determined rescuer, whose audacious spirit drives him to confront the fury of the ocean despite the risks of impudence and danger. As the tempest rages, the fragile bonds between the stranded travelers begin to surface, hinting at deeper connections that may blossom under pressure.

Against this turbulent backdrop, the narrative weaves a tender romance, born from shared peril and the quiet heroism of those who risk everything to save others. The characters’ contrasting temperaments—courage, doubt, compassion—create a vivid portrait of human resilience. Listeners will be drawn into the suspense of the rescue and the subtle emergence of affection, all set against the raw, unforgiving beauty of the sea.

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Language

en

Duration

~12 hours (736K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Judy Boss and David Widger

Release date

2006-01-09

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Joseph Conrad

Joseph Conrad

1857–1924

Best known for "Heart of Darkness" and "Lord Jim," this sea-going storyteller brought adventure, moral tension, and unforgettable atmosphere to English fiction. His life at sea and late start in English gave his writing a voice unlike anyone else’s.

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