Heart of Darkness

by Joseph Conrad

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: 0486264645
• ISBN13: 9780486264646
• Publish Date: 1 February 2000 (first published 1 January 1899)
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Dover Publications Inc.
• Edition: New edition
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 80
• Language: English

Reviews

Read this for an English class some years ago. I know it's a classic story but it's very dense and a bit antiquated (at least as I'm remembering it now). Worth reading but be prepared (some literary analysis before/during is worth it). Just not my particular cup of tea.

[adastra]

What a mess. I couldn't concentrate on this book at all because it's so convoluted. Once again I don't see the greatness in it.