
THE RESCUE
A ROMANCE OF THE SHALLOWS
By Joseph Conrad
AUTHOR'S NOTE
PART I. THE MAN AND THE BRIG
PART II. THE SHORE OF REFUGE
PART III. THE CAPTURE
PART IV. THE GIFT OF THE SHALLOWS
PART V. THE POINT OF HONOUR AND THE POINT OF PASSION
PART VI. THE CLAIM OF LIFE AND THE TOLL OF DEATH
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.
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.

1857–1924
Drawn from a life at sea and shaped by exile, these stories turn adventure into something darker, stranger, and deeply human. Best known for Heart of Darkness and Lord Jim, this writer brought moral tension and unforgettable atmosphere to English fiction.
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