Conrad, Joseph
Collins Classics - Heart of Darkness
- ISBN 13:
- 9780007368624
- author:
- Conrad, Joseph
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- William Collins
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 17.6 x 11 x 1 cm
- Genre:
- Classic fiction (pre c 1945)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 8 working days
Description
Deep into the African heart of darkness, a journey into the unknown unfolds. Charles Marlow, a steamboat captain, travels to relieve the elusive Mr Kurtz, an ivory trader feared for his reputation. As he ventures deeper into the jungle, Marlow's surroundings and the people he meets challenge his perceptions of human nature and society.
Conrad's masterful prose weaves a tale of imperialism, psychological turmoil, and the horrors of the human condition. The landscape and its inhabitants force Marlow to confront the darker aspects of human nature, raising questions about the dangers of unchecked power and the devastating consequences of colonialism.
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