Chance: A Tale in Two Parts
1913
Published in 1913, 'Chance: A Tale in Two Parts' by Joseph Conrad intertwines the lives of Charles Powell, a young aspiring sailor, and Flora De Barral, the daughter of a notorious swindler. The narrative explores themes of opportunity, responsibility, and the unpredictable nature of fate as Powell navigates his maritime career and his interactions with influential characters. Despite not being a cornerstone of Conrad's literary reputation, it became his greatest commercial success upon release, showcasing his ability to capture the complexities of human desires and relationships.
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“Being a woman is a terribly difficult trade since it consists principally of dealings with men.””
— Joseph Conrad
“It was one of those dewy, clear, starry nights, oppressing our spirit, crushing our pride, by the brilliant evidence of the awful loneliness, of the hopeless obscure insignificance of our globe lost in the splendid revelation of a glittering, soulless universe.””
— Joseph Conrad
“The solitude of the sea intensifies the thoughts and the facts of one's experience which seems to lie at the very centre of the world, as the ship which carries one always remains the centre figure of the round horizon.””
— Joseph Conrad
“Man, we know, cannot live by bread alone but hang me if I don’t believe that some women could live by love alone.””
— Joseph Conrad
