Literary Fiction
Because of the Dollars
2020·98 pages
A honorable sea captain transporting dollars in the Malaysian Peninsula falls into a deadly trap set by bandits, saved by a woman's warning but at great cost.
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A honorable sea captain transporting dollars in the Malaysian Peninsula falls into a deadly trap set by bandits, saved by a woman's warning but at great cost.
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"Because of the Dollars" is a short story written by Joseph Conrad (1857-1924). First published in 1914, it is a typical Conradian tale of sea, sacrifice and disenchantment.
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Romance & sex
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No sexual content present
Violence & gore
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Brief depictions of a deadly trap, bandit attack, and a woman's death
Profanity
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No profanity present
Substance use
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No substance use depicted
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation
Religious content
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No religious themes present
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult elements
Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Recurring themes of moral ambiguity, altruism's dangers, and imperialism in colonial settings
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted
Abuse & suffering
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Minor elements of personal suffering and loss due to violence
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