The Heart of Darkness
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Book Description
This is Conrad's most subtle, compressed and proleptic work. Acclaimed as a supreme literary achievement, it has also come under literary, historical, and political attack. The profoundly influential novel journeys toward the settlement of the demonic Mr. Kurtz, the genius who would represent the best of Europe-but who, turned by the colonial experience to abuses both psychological and social, hor... More
Book Information
Publisher | Everyman Publishers |
Binding | Paperback (206 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | 171 |
ISBN-10 | 0460874772 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0460874779 |
Publication Date | 02/02/1995 |
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10/3/2015 Joshua Mark said:
tags: literature, philosophy
Heart of Darkness is among my favorite works ever written. The story draws a reader in slowly until one is completely living in the world Conrad has created. It's an amazing work to experience as a reader and a great learning experience for a writer. I encourage everyone to read the story by candlel... more
tags: literature, philosophy
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