| Author |
Conrad, Joseph, 1857-1924 |
| Title |
Heart of Darkness
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Note |
See also PG#526
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| Credits |
Judith Boss and David Widger
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| Summary |
"Heart of Darkness" by Joseph Conrad is a novella written during the late 19th century. The story follows Charles Marlow, a seaman who embarks on a journey up the Congo River, seeking to connect with a mysterious ivory trader named Kurtz. Through this quest, the novella explores themes of imperialism, colonization, and the darkness found within humanity. The opening of the novella introduces us to the setting aboard the Nellie, a cruising yawl anchored on the Thames River, as Marlow reflects on the river's historical significance and its connection to both the past and the present. He shares his contemplations on the vastness and mystery of the unknown world, contrasting it with the familiar sights of London. The narrative begins to delve into Marlow’s character and hints at his journey to uncover the enigmatic figure of Kurtz, who embodies the profound complexities and moral ambiguities of European colonialism. The atmosphere becomes increasingly heavy with foreshadowing, inviting the reader to ponder the deeper implications of Marlow's adventure into the heart of darkness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Africa -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Europeans -- Africa -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Trading posts -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Degeneration -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Imperialism -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Psychological fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
219 |
| Release Date |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Aug 3, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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