Heart of Darkness
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Joseph Conrad was born in 1857 at Berdycz�w in the Ukraine. Orphaned at the age of eleven, he left home at 16 to seek his fortune on the sea. He led an adventurous life, surviving gun-running, shipwreck and a stint as captain of a Congo steamboat. It was this latter venture which opened his eyes to the abuses of colonial power and the darker side of imperialism. These insights and experiences i... More
Book Information
Publisher | Aziloth Books |
Binding | Paperback (206 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | 92 |
ISBN-10 | 1907523057 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1907523052 |
Publication Date | 08/31/2010 |
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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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