Colonialism in Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness

by Claudia Durst Johnson

Book Overview

This compelling volume examines Joseph Conrad's life and writings, with a specific look at key ideas related to Heart of Darkness. The text discusses a variety of topics, including the evil pettiness behind colonial bureaucracy; facing colonialism's racial divide; the relationship between Victorian ethics, new science, and colonialism; and modern views of colonialism, including colonialism in North African countries and multinational corporate abuse...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 073775804X
• ISBN13: 9780737758047
• Release Date: March 2012
• Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 15 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 10 to 12