
VOIMAIHMINEN
JOSEPH CONRAD
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Amid the turmoil of Chile’s fight for independence, everyday people are thrust onto a stage of violence and ambition. The narrative paints a vivid picture of a country torn between colonial oppression and the promise of freedom, where names like General Santierra become symbols etched in history. Through gritty descriptions of battlefields and cramped prison yards, the story captures the raw tension that defines a nation on the brink of change.
At the heart of the tale is Gaspar Ruiz, a soldier captured by the royalist forces and thrust into the front line against his will. Stripped of choice, he clutches a musket more out of survival than conviction, wrestling with the paradox of fighting for a cause he never chose. As he navigates the brutal logic of war, Ruiz’s reluctant courage and yearning for dignity illuminate the human cost hidden behind grand declarations of liberty.
Language
fi
Duration
~2 hours (120K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2014-09-09
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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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