Set in the fictional South American republic of Costaguana, Joseph Conrad's Nostromo is a complex political novel centered on the San Tomé silver mine. The story explores the corrupting influence of material interests on an entire society, from the wealthy mine owner Charles Gould to the 'incorruptible' dockworker, Nostromo. When revolution threatens the silver, Nostromo is entrusted with its safety, a task that tests his integrity and ultimately leads to his moral downfall. Conrad masterfully weaves a tale of imperialism, capitalism, and the profound frailties of the human spirit in the face of immense greed.