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Heart of Darkness and Other Works

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Pages: 638 pages
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Set against the backdrop of the Congo River, the narrative follows steamboat captain Charlie Marlow as he journeys to find Kurtz, an ivory company agent revered by local tribes. This psychological drama explores the dichotomy between civilization and savagery, probing the depths of human nature's capacity for evil. Though initially overlooked, it has become a cornerstone of literary analysis. This edition also features several of Conrad's shorter works, enriching the reader's experience with additional themes and narratives.

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Title: Heart of Darkness and Other Works
Language: English
Authors: Joseph Conrad
Publisher: Digireads.com
Released: 2016
Format: Paperback
Pages: 638
ISBN13: 9781420953107
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 the Congo River, the narrative follows steamboat captain Charlie Marlow as he journeys to find Kurtz, an ivory company agent revered by local tribes. This psychological drama explores the dichotomy between civilization and savagery, probing the depths of human nature's capacity for evil. Though initially overlooked, it has become a cornerstone of literary analysis. This edition also features several of Conrad's shorter works, enriching the reader's experience with additional themes and narratives.