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Type books by Joseph Conrad
19 classic titles for free typing practice. Pick a book and type chapter by chapter to build real speed and accuracy.
The Inheritors
A young writer dabbling in journalism meets a strange, otherworldly woman with long-term political goals.
Victory
A reclusive man rescues a mistreated young woman, but their romantic life on a remote island is soon disturbed.
The Shadow Line
A young naval captain assumes his first command, and his initial run is destined to become a rite of passage.
Chance
The daughter of a banker jailed for fraud spontanously decides to marry a sea captain after a brief encounter.
The Nigger of the Narcissus
An Afro-Caribbean sailor enlists on a trading ship bound for London, but his health soon deteriorates.
Romance
The protagonist recounts his youthful adventures in the Caribbean, filled with pirates, daring escapes, and newfound love.
An Outcast of the Islands
Disgraced in a scandal, a Dutch clerk flees to a river settlement on Borneo, where he is tempted by a native beauty.
The Arrow of Gold
A young man becomes involved in arms smuggling and falls in love with his benefactor.
The Rover
A rover retires to the French coast after a life of piracy, but soon finds himself caught up in historical events.
Heart of Darkness
A steamer captain in the heart of Africa witnesses the final days of a brutal ivory trader.
Lord Jim
Haunted by the part he played in a shipping disaster, young British seaman Jim escapes to an island in the South Seas to build his future.
The End of the Tether
An aging captain, having made a name for himself in the age of sail, is forced by circumstance to do a final run on a steamer.
Almayer’s Folly
A Dutch trader, stuck in a dull life on Borneo, dreams of wealth and success for himself and his daughter.
The Nature of a Crime
After having gambled away assets entrusted to him, a lawyer writes a series of letters to his lover in an attempt to unburden his conscience.
A Personal Record
Conrad recounts his childhood in Poland, his sailing experiences, and the work on his debut novel.
Under Western Eyes
A university student in St. Petersburg is drawn into the activities of a revolutionary group against his will.
The Secret Agent
A spy in London is ordered to stage a bombing to foment political and social chaos.
The Mirror of the Sea
An autobiographical memoir on Joseph Conrad’s maritime experiences and his relationship with the sea.
Nostromo
The fictitious South American republic of Costaguana is in the midst of a civil war and the citizens of the coastal town of Sulaco turn to Nostromo for help.