"The End of the Envious Thread" is the late work of the great English literary writer Joseph Conrad. In this story, Conrad tells about a strong blow of fate that befalls an old captain, a man who has survived many dangerous trials in life. The author successfully combined psychological realism and touching philosophy, depicting the inner world of the hero in the conditions of an external crisis. "The End of the Envious Thread" is an atmospheric and very insightful work that leaves readers with certain impressions and ideas for a long time after reading.