"Stories from Hear-Say" brings together the most important tales of Joseph Conrad. Rarely does Joseph Conrad tell directly: what is narrated is retold, perspectives are shifted and deepened. This results in the characteristic "stories from hear-say" that define Conrad's work, a title he himself intended for this collection, which was compiled only after his death. It showcases the full range of the great writer: stories of tragic intensity are followed by curious anecdotes with a happy ending, and childhood memories are followed by hazy episodes from the still ongoing First World War. The volume contains three significant stories that were published during his lifetime, and four posthumously published tales, including a revised version of Conrad's first story.