secret sharer

Presents vital information on the most-studied short stories at the high school and early-college levels. Each entry contains author biography, plot summary, characters, themes, style, historical context, critical overview, and criticism.

Contains the text of Conrad's 1912 short story about a young captain who is confronted with a dangerous secret; and includes five critical essays, biographical and historical notes, and a glossary.

Includes a brief biography of the author, thematic and structural analysis of the two works, critical views, and an index of themes and ideas.