The Heart of Darkness and Youth

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Journey into the heart of human darkness.

If you're after a voyage into the psychological depths and the ambiguities of colonialism, "Heart of Darkness" could be a powerful read for you. Conrad's introspective prose weaves darkness, both literal and metaphorical, into a story that challenges and provokes. The novella peels back layers of the human psyche as Marlow's journey mirrors a trek into the soul's murky waters. It's a compact tale but dense with meaning that's likely to linger with you long after the last page.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Heart of Darkness and Youth

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ISBN: 9781784871666
Authors: Joseph Conrad
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Date of Publication: 2016-07-07
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction
Goodreads rating: 3.43
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With an introduction by Tim Butcher, 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 others who haunt the forest. His decision to hunt down the mysterious Mr. Kurtz, an ivory trader who is the subject of sinister rumours, leads him into more than just physical peril. Includes the story 'Youth'.
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Journey into the heart of human darkness.

If you're after a voyage into the psychological depths and the ambiguities of colonialism, "Heart of Darkness" could be a powerful read for you. Conrad's introspective prose weaves darkness, both literal and metaphorical, into a story that challenges and provokes. The novella peels back layers of the human psyche as Marlow's journey mirrors a trek into the soul's murky waters. It's a compact tale but dense with meaning that's likely to linger with you long after the last page.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.