The Point of Honor

MP3 Audio CD. Joseph Conrad is not only considered a classic of English literature, but also one of the most accomplished and skilled authors who ever wrote in English ? a feat made even more impressive by the fact that he only learned to speak the language fluently in his twenties. The Heart of Darkness, Nostromo and The Secret Agent are just a few of his many fine novels and publications, most of which are inspired from his earlier years serving in the French and British merchant navy.

The Point of Honor is a well-crafted novel that explores the curious concept of a duel turned into a twenty-year old feud. Two French Cavalier officers duel over a seemingly trivial matter during the Napoleonic era, and are soon locked into a feud that seems never-ending. Only a single time do D?Hubert and Ferraud postpone their constant fight, when they are forced to work together against the common enemy in the Russian campaign.

Conrad?s work paints an extremely vivid picture of the world as it was in the early 19th century. Undoubtedly inspired from his own encounters with the French army and his long experience with the French merchant navy, the story is both addictive and immersive, as Conrad?s well-chosen plot elements and artfully depicted descriptions will quite literally take you back in time to an era when duels were commonplace, and honor among men was truly valued.

The novel was well-received at the beginning of the 20th century, when it was penned and published by an already accomplished Joseph Conrad. Modern readers still continue to go through his timeless works fascinated at the author?s impressive writing skills and knowledge of early 19th century France.

Whether you?re a history buff, a fan of Conrad?s extensive work, or just someone looking for an enjoyable, critically acclaimed piece of literature, The Point of Honor will no doubt bring you what you?re looking for.