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Heart of Darkness

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Joseph Conrad

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Pages: 104 pages
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Set against the backdrop of a treacherous river journey, the narrative follows Marlow as he navigates both the physical dangers of the jungle and the psychological complexities of colonialism. Tasked with captaining a steamer, he confronts various threats while pursuing the enigmatic Mr. Kurtz, an ivory trader shrouded in dark rumors. This quest ultimately reveals deeper themes of morality, civilization versus savagery, and the haunting effects of imperialism.

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Title: Heart of Darkness
Language: English
Authors: Joseph Conrad
Publisher: Simon & Brown
Released: 2018
Pages: 104
ISBN13: 9781731705068
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: Set against the backdrop of a treacherous river journey, the narrative follows Marlow as he navigates both the physical dangers of the jungle and the psychological complexities of colonialism. Tasked with captaining a steamer, he confronts various threats while pursuing the enigmatic Mr. Kurtz, an ivory trader shrouded in dark rumors. This quest ultimately reveals deeper themes of morality, civilization versus savagery, and the haunting effects of imperialism.