Publisher's Synopsis
The Heart of Darkness is a novel written by Joseph Conrad and published in 1899. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the journey of a young man named Marlow, who is hired by a trading company to travel up the Congo River in search of a mysterious ivory trader named Kurtz. As Marlow travels deeper into the heart of Africa, he becomes increasingly disturbed by the brutal treatment of the native people and the sense of moral decay that seems to pervade the entire region.The novel is widely considered to be a powerful critique of imperialism and colonialism, as it portrays the devastating effects of European expansion on the cultures and peoples of Africa. At the same time, it is also a psychological exploration of the human psyche, as Marlow grapples with the darkness that he finds within himself and Kurtz.The Heart of Darkness is known for its vivid and haunting prose, which captures the atmosphere of the African wilderness and the psychological turmoil of the characters. It has been adapted into numerous films, plays, and other works of art, and continues to be widely read and studied today.The Conrad masterpiece. Exterminate the Brutes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
