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Exterminate All the Brutes
One Man's Odyssey Into the Heart of Darkness and the Origins of European Genocide
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Through a travel diary format, Sven Lindqvist explores Europe's troubling history in Africa, delving into the legacy of racism. By contextualizing Joseph Conrad's "Heart of Darkness," he sheds light on the chilling implications of Conrad's infamous line, "Exterminate all the brutes." The work includes nine illustrations that enhance the narrative, making it a profound examination of colonialism and its enduring impact.
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Exterminate All the Brutes, Sven Lindqvist
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- Subtitle
- One Man's Odyssey Into the Heart of Darkness and the Origins of European Genocide
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Sven Lindqvist
- Publisher
- New Press
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 192
- ISBN13
- 9781565843592
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Maps & Travel, True Stories, Travel, Philosophical Topics, Politics, Travelogues, Africa, Race, Racism, Reflections and Contemplations, Colonialism, Genocide, Colonies, Imperialism, Colonial War
- First published
- 1992
- Original title
- Utrota varenda jävel
- Rating
- 4.25 out of 5
- Description
- Through a travel diary format, Sven Lindqvist explores Europe's troubling history in Africa, delving into the legacy of racism. By contextualizing Joseph Conrad's "Heart of Darkness," he sheds light on the chilling implications of Conrad's infamous line, "Exterminate all the brutes." The work includes nine illustrations that enhance the narrative, making it a profound examination of colonialism and its enduring impact.