Heart Of Darkness

by Joseph Conrad

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In Conrad's haunting tale, Marlow, a seaman and wanderer, recounts his physical and psychological journey in search of the enigmatic Kurtz. Travelling to the heart of the African continent, he discovers how Kurtz has gained his position of power and influence over the local people. Marlow's struggle to fathom his experience involves him in a radical questioning of not only his own nature and values but the nature and values of his society.
  • ISBN10 1892295490
  • ISBN13 9781892295491
  • Publish Date 16 October 2003 (first published 1 January 1899)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Green Integer
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 192
  • Language English