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Heart of Darkness

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Joseph Conrad

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Pages: 88 pages
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The narrative explores the journey into the Congo River basin, reflecting on imperialism and the darkness within humanity. As the protagonist, Marlow, travels deeper into the jungle, he confronts the moral ambiguities of colonial exploitation and the haunting presence of Kurtz, a mysterious ivory trader. The themes of civilization versus savagery and the psychological effects of colonialism are central, providing a profound commentary on the human condition and the impact of greed.

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Title: Heart of Darkness
Language: English
Authors: Joseph Conrad
Publisher: Texas Public Domain
Released: 2020
Pages: 88
ISBN13: 9781800604469
Tags: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Adventure, Classics, Short Stories, Series, Africa, Adapted for Film, English Literature, Novellas, Race, Racism, Journey, Studying, African Literature, Seafaring, Madness, Jungle, Colonialism, Colonization, settlement, Sailors, Congo, River Cruise, Congo Free State (1885–1908)
First published: 1899
Original title: Heart of Darkness
Rating: 4.1 out of 5
Description: The narrative explores the journey into the Congo River basin, reflecting on imperialism and the darkness within humanity. As the protagonist, Marlow, travels deeper into the jungle, he confronts the moral ambiguities of colonial exploitation and the haunting presence of Kurtz, a mysterious ivory trader. The themes of civilization versus savagery and the psychological effects of colonialism are central, providing a profound commentary on the human condition and the impact of greed.