Published in 1902, Typhoon is one of Joseph Conrad's most celebrated novellas, renowned for its vivid depiction of the raw power of nature and its exploration of human endurance, leadership, and morality. The story takes place aboard the steamer Nan-Shan, captained by the stoic and methodical Captain MacWhirr, as the ship encounters a devastating tropical storm while transporting Chinese laborers across the South China Sea. Through its gripping narrative and masterful prose, Typhoon offers a powerful meditation on human resilience in the face of overwhelming natural forces and the complexities of moral and practical decision-making under duress.