The Heart Of Darkness (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162665450)

The Heart of Darkness is a classic novel written by Joseph Conrad, first published in 1899. The story follows the journey of Charles Marlow, a sailor who travels up the Congo River in search of a man named Kurtz, who has gone rogue and become a god-like figure to the local African tribes. As Marlow navigates the treacherous river and encounters the brutality of colonialism, he becomes increasingly obsessed with Kurtz and the darkness that seems to have consumed him. Along the way, Marlow confronts the moral complexities of imperialism and the human capacity for savagery.The Heart of Darkness is often regarded as a powerful critique of European colonialism and its impact on Africa. Conrad's vivid descriptions of the African landscape and the horrors of the ivory trade have made the novel a classic of English literature. It is a haunting and thought-provoking exploration of the human psyche and the dark forces that can drive us to madness.The Conrad masterpiece. Exterminate the Brutes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Joseph Conrad
ISBN-10: 1162665459
ISBN-13: 9781162665450
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 80
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.34lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.17d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 9
Point Value: 10
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 8659 / Heart of Darkness