The Heart of Darkness (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169226579)

The Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad is a classic novella that explores the dark and mysterious nature of humanity. Set in the Congo during the height of European imperialism, the story follows the journey of Charles Marlow, a steamboat captain, as he travels up the river in search of the enigmatic and elusive Kurtz, a company agent who has gone rogue.As Marlow navigates the treacherous waters of the Congo, he encounters a variety of characters, including cannibalistic natives, corrupt traders, and disillusioned European colonizers. Along the way, he grapples with the moral implications of imperialism and the devastating effects it has on both the colonizers and the colonized.Through vivid descriptions and haunting imagery, Conrad paints a bleak picture of the human condition, exposing the greed, violence, and madness that lie at the heart of human nature. The Heart of Darkness is a powerful and thought-provoking work that continues to resonate with readers today.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: 1169226574
ISBN-13: 9781169226579
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 80
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d

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