Heart Of Darkness

Heart of Darkness is a novella by Polish-English author Joseph Conrad, published in 1899. It is narrated by Charles Marlow, the main character, and describes his journey up the Congo River in the heart of Africa. Marlow's story reveals his obsession with Kurtz, a successful ivory trader. Conrad offers parallels between London "the greatest town on earth" and Africa as a place of darkness.At the core of his work, Conrad ruminates on the fact that there is no difference between "civilised people" and those described as "savages." Heart of Darkness tacitly remarks on imperialism, colonialism, and racism.This beautiful reprint of the original book is unabridged, preserving Heart of Darkness for your reading pleasure. It makes a wonderful gift or a wonderful addition to your library of classic literature!Excerpt:"We broke down - as I had expected - and had to lie up for repairs at the head of an island. This delay was the first thing that shook Kurtz's confidence. One morning he gave me a packet of papers and a photograph - the lot tied together with a shoe-string. 'Keep this for me,' he said."Dimensions:Original 1899 TextBeautifully-written historical fictionDimensions: 6x9 inchesMatte Cover