Cliffsnotes On Conrad's Victory

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format. In CliffsNotes on Victory, you discover one of Joseph Conrad's most complex characters, Axel Heyst, a man who has withdrawn from life, and through circumstance, has come to live in isolation on an island -- until he meets the beautiful Lena and falls deeply in love with her. What follows is a tragic tale in an exotic setting that only Joseph Conrad could tell. Chapter summaries and commentaries take you through Conrad's memorable novel, and critical essays help you understand structure and symbolism of the novel. Other features that help you study include A general summary of the complex plot of the novel Analyses of each of the main characters A section of review questions Classic literature or modern modern-day treasure -- you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides. CONRAD'S VICTORY......Page 2 A BRIEF SYNOPSIS......Page 3 PART ONE......Page 5 PART TWO......Page 11 PART THREE......Page 18 PART FOUR......Page 24 AXEL HEYST......Page 35 LENA......Page 36 CAPTAIN MORRISON......Page 37 CONRAD AND HIS VICTORY......Page 38 STRUCTURE OF VICTORY......Page 39 TECHNIQUE OF TELLING......Page 40 ESSAY TOPICS AND REVIEW QUESTIONS......Page 45 Provides a plot synopsis, chapter summaries, theme and character analyses, and additional study aids for Joseph Conrad's "Victory."