Heart of Darkness: An Authoritative Text, Backgrounds and Sources, Criticism
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In Conrad's haunting tale, Marlow, a seaman and wanderer, recounts his physical and psychological journey in search of the enigmatic Kurtz. Travelling to the heart of the African continent, he discovers how Kurtz has gained his position of power and influence over the local people. Marlow's struggle to fathom his experience involves him in a radical questioning of not only his own nature and value... More
Book Information
Publisher | W. W. Norton & Company |
Binding | Paperback (206 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | 420 |
ISBN-10 | 0393955524 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0393955521 |
Publication Date | 02/1988 |
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About Robert Kimbrough (Editor) : Robert Kimbrough is a published editor. Published credits of Robert Kimbrough include Heart of Darkness: An Authoritative Text, Backgrounds and Sources, Criticism (Norton Critical Editions) and Nigger... more
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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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