Heart of Darkness
Book Description
'Hunters for gold or pursuers of fame, they all had gone out on that stream, bearing the sword, and often the torch, messengers of the might within the land, bearers of a spark from the sacred fire'. Marlow, a seaman, tells of a journey up the Congo. His goal is the troubled European and ivory trader Kurtz. Worshipped and feared by invaders as well as natives, Kurtz has become a godlike figure, hi... More
Book Information
Publisher | Viking |
Binding | Paperback (206 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | 112 |
ISBN-10 | 0241956803 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0241956809 |
Publication Date | 04/01/2012 |
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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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