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Heart of Darkness and The Congo Diary

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Book Description
Penguin inaugurates a series of revised editions of Conrad's finest works, with new introductions

Exploring the workings of consciousness as well as the grim realities of imperialism, Heart of Darkness tells of Marlow, a seaman and wanderer, who journeys into the heart of the African continent to discover how the enigmatic Kurtz has gained power over the local people.
Book Information
PublisherPenguin Young Readers Group
BindingPaperback (5 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages192
ISBN-100141441674
ISBN-13978-0141441672
Publication Date09/25/2007
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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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About J. H. Stape (Editor) : J. H. Stape is a published editor. Some of the published credits of J. H. Stape include Under Western Eyes, Heart of Darkness and the Congo Diary (Penguin Classics), Notes on Life and Letters (The Cam... more
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About Owen Knowles (Editor, Introduction) : Owen Knowles is a published editor. A published credit of Owen Knowles is Heart of Darkness and the Congo Diary (Penguin Classics).
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About Robert Hampson (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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