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Heart Of Darkness

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116 pages
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5 hours

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Set against the backdrop of colonial Africa, a sailor named Charles Marlow recounts his harrowing journey as a steamer captain for a Belgian company in the Congo. Through his experiences, Marlow explores themes of imperialism, civilization versus savagery, and the darkness within humanity. His encounters with the enigmatic Kurtz reveal the moral complexities and psychological depths of colonial exploitation, making the narrative a profound commentary on the nature of power and the human condition.

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