Name: Heart Of Darkness
SKU: 56846388
Price: 25.58 EUR
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Author: Joseph Conrad
ISBN: 9788119623266

Type

Physical Book

Author

Joseph Conrad

Publisher

Sanage Publishing House

Language

English

Pages

116

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

21.6x14x0.7 cm

Weight

0.15 kg.

ISBN13

9788119623266

Synopsis "Heart Of Darkness"

Heart of Darkness, the 1899 masterpiece by Joseph Conrad. In "Heart of Darkness" the sailor Charles Marlow tells his listeners the story of his assignment as steamer captain for a Belgian company in Congo. The novel is widely regarded as a critique of European colonial rule in Africa, whilst also examining the themes of power dynamics and morality. Heart of Darkness ranks as a landmark of modern fiction.

Joseph Conrad

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Joseph Conrad (1857-1924) was a Polish-British writer known for his tales about the sea, colonialism, and the psychological struggles of individuals facing adversity. His work is characterized by the exploration of themes such as morality, despair, and the absurdity of human existence. Born in Ukraine, Conrad spent much of his life as a sailor before turning to writing, which significantly influenced his narrative style.

Among his most notable works are Heart of Darkness (1899), Lord Jim (1900), and Nostromo (1904). Although he did not receive major awards during his lifetime, his influence on 20th-century literature is undeniable, being considered a precursor of modern narrative.

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