Heart of Darkness
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When Charles Marlow accepts the captaincy of a steamship in the Congo, he witnesses the brutality with which the colonialists treat the African people. Setting off with a crew of cannibals, Marlow is tasked with transporting ivory downriver and rescuing a renowned ivory trader. On his journey Marlow encounters the darkness of the Congo wilderness, the darkness of the Europeans' cruel treatment of ... More
Book Information
Publisher | AD Classic |
Binding | Paperback (206 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | 112 |
ISBN-10 | 1926606000 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1926606002 |
Publication Date | 06/15/2011 |
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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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