
John Holt
Discusses the ill-fated cruise that is Joseph Conrad’s novelette Heart of Darkness (1899)
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Mar 15, 2024 • 58min
156: Heart of Darkness
Dive into the dark depths of Joseph Conrad's 'Heart of Darkness' as the hosts dissect colonialism, imperialism, and the enigmatic character of Kurtz. Explore the mastery of Conrad's language, the conflicting ideologies of the era, and the subtle critique of European colonialism within the narrative. Unravel the themes of invasion fiction in Victorian literature and the complexities of interpreting the layers of meaning within the story.