Heart of Darkness

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JOSEPH CONRAD

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FINGERPRINT PUBLISHING

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Publisher	FINGERPRINT PUBLISHING
Publication Year	2018
ISBN-13	9789386538680
ISBN-10	9386538687
Binding	Paperback
Number of Pages	128 Pages
Language	(English)
Dimensions (Cms)	20 x 14 x 4
Weight (grms)	180

“The mind of man is capable of anything.” Charles Marlow, an English seaman, narrates his journey up the River Congo in search of an ivory trader named Mr. Kurtz. As he sails into the heart of Africa, from the company’s outer station to the central and inner stations, he comes across scenes of brutality, torture, slavery and horror. What happens when Marlow finally meets Kurtz? A journey not only into the depths of the African jungles but also into the dark recesses of the human soul, Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness is a critical exploration of the spine-chilling truths and hypocrisy of the European colonialism. The novella has undergone several adaptations across radio, theatre, television and motion pictures. It continues to remain one of Conrad’s outstanding works.

JOSEPH CONRAD

Joseph Conrad (1857–1924), originally Jozef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski, was a Polish-British novelist celebrated for his mastery of English prose, acquired in his twenties. His works, set in nautical environments, blend literary impressionism with early modernist and 19th-century realist elements. Conrad's novels, such as "Lord Jim," defy conventional heroism, influencing subsequent writers. Reflecting on imperialism and colonialism, his narratives delve into profound explorations of human identity and morality, resonating with themes that remain relevant in contemporary literature. Conrad, who wrote during the peak of the British Empire, drew inspiration from his native Poland's experiences for nearly all of his life.