Heart of Darkness
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Book Description
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 | Penguin Young Readers Group |
Binding | Paperback (206 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | 224 |
ISBN-10 | 0140186522 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0140186529 |
Publication Date | 05/01/1995 |
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About Robert Hampson (Author, Contributor, Editor) : Robert Hampson is a published author and an editor. Some of the published credits of Robert Hampson include Heart of Darkness and the Congo Diary (Penguin Classics), Lord Jim, Victory (Penguin Classic... 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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