Heart Of Darkness

Joseph ConradPublished: 16/09/1993

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“I try and read this every year and I discover something new every time I read it. It's modern and captures man's rapacious attitude towards the planet and our fellow beings. This book took some criticism during early revisionism of Colonialism. It stands out now asking questions of all of Humankind. Joseph Conrad has created a remarkable beautiful novel in his third language, genius.”
Heart of Darkness
Review by Patrick Neale

In a novella which remains highly controversial to this day, Conrad explores the relations between Africa and Europe. But there he encounters Kurtz, an idealist apparently crazed and depraved by his power over the natives, and the meeting prompts Marlowe to reflect on the darkness at the heart of all men.

ISBN: 9781857151749 Category:

Description

In a novella which remains highly controversial to this day, Conrad explores the relations between Africa and Europe. On the surface, this is a horrifying tale of colonial exploitation. The narrator, Marlowe journeys on business deep into the heart of Africa. But there he encounters Kurtz, an idealist apparently crazed and depraved by his power over the natives, and the meeting prompts Marlowe to reflect on the darkness at the heart of all men. This short but complex and often ambiguous story, which has been the basis of several films and plays, continues to provoke interpretation and discussion.

Additional information

Weight 0.26 kg
Dimensions 20.8 × 12.8 × 1.8 cm
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Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Hardback

Pages

110

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

823.912 (edition:20)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K

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