What inspired Joseph Conrad to set Nostromo in a fictional South American country?
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What inspired Joseph Conrad to set Nostromo in a fictional South American country?
Did anyone else feel the pacing slowed down in parts, especially during the political debates?
How do you interpret Nostromo’s moral choices — did his actions feel justified or tragic?