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ISBN: 8119309030

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Heart of Darkness

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Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad is a haunting and introspective novel that delves into the dark recesses of the human soul. Set in the backdrop of colonial Africa, the story follows Charles Marlow, a steamboat captain, as he navigates the treacherous Congo River in search of the enigmatic Kurtz. Through Marlow's journey, Conrad explores themes of imperialism, morality, and the human capacity for evil. With its atmospheric prose and thought-provoking narrative, Heart of Darkness challenges readers to confront the depths of their own darkness and grapple with the complexities of the human condition. Prepare to embark on a gripping exploration of the human psyche that will leave a lasting impression. Heart of Darkness: Embark on a psychological journey into the depths of human nature with Heart of Darkness. Explore dark themes, moral ambiguity, and the critique of colonialism. Discover an intense narrative of psychological transformation and existential themes. Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad Key Points: Haunting and introspective novel set in colonial Africa. Explores themes of imperialism, morality, and the human capacity for evil. Follows the journey of Charles Marlow in search of the enigmatic Kurtz. Challenges readers to confront their own darkness and grapple with the human condition. Gripping narrative with atmospheric prose that leaves a lasting impression.

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One thing that I truly admire about this novel, something that grasped me from the very beginning, was the tonality in how the story was expressed as it unfolded. When Marlow, (one of the main characters) spoke, and recited his experience to his crew, I felt the grit of his history. The wisdom and the expression of his life felt like a story told over a bonfire— through his articulation I heard the crackling of the forest wood expanding; like the warmth of the flames I felt the voyage over the sea; from the surrounding darkness the only thing in picture were the following words that flowed from his mouth. Outside of poetry, I have never felt words connect and evoke emotion and sentiment as did Marlow through his reciting.

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Heart of Darkness in A Historic Cannes-cellation!
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Published by Ashly Moore Sheldon • May 13, 2020
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Heart of Darkness in The Great American Read on PBS
The Great American Read on PBS
Published by Beth Clark • August 10, 2018
The Great American Read is a PBS series that explores and celebrates the power of reading as the core of an ambitious digital, educational, and community outreach campaign designed to get the country reading and passionately talking about books. One hundred books, to be exact, so as promised, here are novels 41–60 on the list!
Heart of Darkness in The Horror, The Horror...What I Wish I'd Known Before My Dog's Surgery
The Horror, The Horror...What I Wish I'd Known Before My Dog's Surgery
Published by Linda Vandercook • July 25, 2018

After seeing our dog's lump steadily grow in size over the past few years, but knowing that it was not cancerous, we decided to have the lump removed anyway. We knew that it would eventually restrict his range of motion and/or he'd be too old to have the surgery. While we thought we were prepared for the post-operative care—taking time off work, asking the vet about the surgery and what to expect—we were, in fact, not prepared.

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