"Almeyer's Madness: The Story of the Eastern River" is a novel by the famous writer Joseph Conrad, which tells the story of the life of the Dutch merchant Almayer, who dreams of getting rich by trading copper in exotic lands. His ambitions quickly crumble when he finds himself trapped by his own hopes and delusions. The novel is marked by a deep psychological analysis of the main character, as well as descriptions of the nature and climate of the eastern regions, which create a unique atmosphere and shades of life in the mysterious tropics. "Almayer's Madness" is a fascinating story of a man looking for his place in the world, which reveals to the reader the depth of his soul and the complexities of choosing between material goals and spiritual satisfaction.