Publisher's Synopsis
Everything you need to know about Heart of Darkness to succeed in your A Level or undergraduate studies.
Whether you're an A Level student or an undergraduate, York Notes Advanced provide everything you need to know about Conrad's tale of the seaman Marlow as he journeys into the heart of Africa. From detailed summaries of each chapter to extended commentaries on key passages, analysis of characters and discussion of key themes such as 'Colonialism' and 'A glimpsed truth', these Notes offer all you need to reach the best possible understanding of the text. You'll also find notes on narrative technique, language and style, and overviews of relevant contexts and key critical responses, enabling you to write confidently about the novel and to develop your own ideas and analysis.
