Almayers Luftschloß

The vivid descriptions and cultural details make the setting feel so alive. I'm curious whether Conrad's own travels influenced this choice or if it was purely fictional.

The story takes its time building characters' inner struggles, but I wonder if that slowed-down approach resonates differently with each reader.

His sense of failure and disillusionment really stood out to me. What do others think drives his sense of despair — is it cultural, personal, or a mix of both?