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Heart of Darkness

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Based on 335,965 Ratings and 11,134 Reviews

Book Description

The silence of the jungle is broken only by the ominous sound of drumming. Life on the river is brutal and unknown threats lurk in the darkness. Marlow's mission to captain a steamer upriver into the dense interior leads him into conflict with those who inhabit the forest. But his decision to hunt down the mysterious Mr. Kurtz- an ivory trader who is the subject of s... More

Book Information
PublisherRandom House Uk
BindingPaperback (206 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages176
ISBN-100099511541
ISBN-13978-0099511540
Publication Date07/01/2008
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About Joseph Conrad (Author) : Joseph Conrad (born Teodor Józef Konrad Nałęcz-Korzeniowski, 3 December 1857 – 3 August 1924) was a Polish-born novelist who spent most of his adult life in Britain. Some of his works have been l... more
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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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