El oficial negro / The Black Mate

Synopsis of El oficial negro / The Black Mate

«El oficial negro / The Black Mate» is the short story by Joseph Conrad published by Llibres del Segle in a bilingual edition with audio CD, in paperback.

The story follows a naval officer who hides his true age to keep his job, caught between duty and the fear of being discovered. Through his situation, Conrad examines personal integrity, the fragility of reputation, and the harsh conditions of life at sea, with the sober style and psychological tension characteristic of his narrative.

Bilingual Spanish-English edition. The volume is presented in paperback and includes an audio CD.

Suitable for readers who want to approach Conrad in the original version or in Spanish, as well as for those studying English or Spanish with audio support.