Nostromo Author:Joseph Conrad Set in a small South American state, a twilight country of shadowy sierra and misty campo, this is Joseph Conrad's magnificent story of revolution, deception, and self-betrayal. The theme is the struggle of man fighting his greatest enemy -- himself. The agent of destruction is stolen silver. With inexorable insight the master storyteller sho... more »ws how the fates of Gould, the empire builder; Nostromo, the incorruptaible and vain man of the people; Decoud, the voice of skeptical intelligence; Dr. Monygham, the outcast, are mirrored in shining treasure that haunts their hearts and challenges their honor. This dramatic tale of high adventure is considered by many to be Conrad's masterpiece.« less