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Heart of Darkness

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3 out of 5
Based on 42,372 Ratings and 2,569 Reviews

Book Description
A masterpiece of twentieth-century writing, Heart of Darkness (1902) exposes the tenuous fabric that holds "civilization" together and the brutal horror at the center of European colonialism. Conrad's crowning achievement recounts Marlow's physical and psychological journey deep into the heart of the Belgian Congo in search of the mysterious trader Kurtz. Joyce Carol Oates on Joseph Conrad's Heart... More
Book Information
PublisherHachette Audio
BindingAudio Cassette (206 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of PagesN/A
ISBN-101570421609
ISBN-13978-1570421600
Publication Date01/01/1995
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About John Jones (Author) : John Jones is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. A published credit of John Jones is Great Bunny Race (Giant First Start Reader).
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10/3/2015 Joshua Mark said:
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

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