Postcolonial Space

S1E59: Book Discussions: Heart of Darkness: Summary & Analysis| Postcolonialism

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Dec 13, 2020
Delve into the complexities of Joseph Conrad's novel, Heart of Darkness, through a postcolonial lens. Unpack the brutal colonization of Congo under King Leopold II and the impact of European imperialism. Explore the harsh realities of colonial rule in Congo, the exploitation of natives, and the enigmatic figure of Kurtz. Critically analyze representations in the novel, highlighting Euro-centric perspectives, marginalized African voices, and implications on environmental perspectives and historical contexts of colonialism.
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