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Heart of Darkness
Book • 1899
Heart of Darkness, written by Joseph Conrad, is a novella that examines the horrors of Western colonialism.
The story is narrated by Marlow, who recounts his journey as a riverboat captain for a Belgian trading company in the Congo.
Marlow's journey takes him deep into the African jungle, where he encounters the enigmatic and brutal ivory trader Kurtz.
The novella delves into themes of power dynamics, morality, and the psychological impact of colonialism on both the colonizers and the colonized.
It is a landmark of modern fiction, known for its narrative and symbolic power, as well as its acute psychological penetration.
The story is narrated by Marlow, who recounts his journey as a riverboat captain for a Belgian trading company in the Congo.
Marlow's journey takes him deep into the African jungle, where he encounters the enigmatic and brutal ivory trader Kurtz.
The novella delves into themes of power dynamics, morality, and the psychological impact of colonialism on both the colonizers and the colonized.
It is a landmark of modern fiction, known for its narrative and symbolic power, as well as its acute psychological penetration.
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