Heart of Darkness
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"Heart of Darkness" has been considered for most of this century as a literary classic, and also as a powerful indictment of the evils of imperialism. It reflects the savage repressions carried out in the Congo by the Belgians in one of the largest acts of genocide committed up to that time. Conrad's narrator encounters at the end of the story a man named Kurtz, dying, insane, and guilty of unspea... More
Book Information
Publisher | Penguin Young Readers Group |
Binding | Paperback (206 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | 112 |
ISBN-10 | 0140620486 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0140620481 |
Publication Date | 04/28/1994 |
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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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