Conrad's narrator Marlow, a seaman and wanderer, recounts his physical and psychological journey in search of the infamous ivory trader Kurtz: dying, insane, and guilty of unspeakable atrocities. Travelling upriver to the heart of the African continent, he gradually becomes obsessed by this enigmatic, wraith-like figure. Marlow's discovery of how Kurtz has gained his position of power over the local people involves him in a radical questioning, not only of his own nature and values, but also those of western civilisation.
Heart of Darkness (Penguin Classics) by CONRAD, JOSEPH is an English book published by PENGUIN BOOKS LIMITED, listed under Fiction & Literature, Literature.
Book details
| Title | Heart of Darkness (Penguin Classics) |
| Author | CONRAD, JOSEPH |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 136 |
| ISBN | 9780141441672 |
| Publisher | PENGUIN BOOKS LIMITED |
