The first collection of Joseph Conrad's short fiction ever to be published, this compendium includes five short stories--compiled by the author himself--that focus on uneasiness and ennui. Conrad uses his masterful style to explore faraway and fantastical worlds, as well as the inner world of the soul. Included are "Karain: A Memory," "The Idiots," "An Outpost of Progress," "The Lagoon," and "The Return." "La primera coleccion de la ficcion breve de Joseph Conrad que jamas se habia publicado, este compendio incluye cinco cuentos--compilados por el mismo autor--que se centran en la inquietud y la zozobra. Conrad emplea su estilo magistral para explorar mundos lejanos y fantasticos, ademas del mundo interior del alma. Incluidos estan "Karain: Un recuerdo," "Los idiotas," "Una avanzada del progreso," "La laguna" y "El regreso.""