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Book Synopsis: A new edition of Heart of Darkness, the 1899 masterpiece by Polish-British novelist Joseph Conrad about a voyage up the Congo River into the Heart of Africa. The story is narrated by Charles Marlow, recalling his obsessive quest to locate the ivory trader Kurtz, who has become ensconced deep in the jungle managing a remote outpost. As he ventures further and further down the Congo, Marlow finds himself and his surroundings become increasingly untethered.
Heart of Darkness has been widely re-published and translated into many languages. It provided the inspiration for Francis Ford Coppola's 1979 film Apocalypse Now. In 1998, the Modern Library ranked Heart of Darkness 67th on their list of the 100 best novels in English of the twentieth century. Literary critic Harold Bloom wrote that Heart of Darkness had been analysed more than any other work of literature that is studied in universities and colleges, which he attributed to Conrad's "unique propensity for ambiguity."
Joseph Conrad (1857-1924) was a Polish-British writer, regarded by many as one of the finest English-language novelists of the 20th century. An early modernist, his narrative style, anti-heroic characters, and focus on the psychological lives of his protagonists were extremely influential on other authors. Conrad's experience as a Polish emigre to Great Britain also brought a unique perspective to his novels, often set on the outskirts of the British Empire with a focus on the costs of imperialism and colonialism. Among his most popular and influential works were Heart of Darkness (1899), Lord Jim (1900), Typhoon (1902), Nostromo (1904), The Secret Agent (1907), and Under Western Eyes (1911).
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Experience the profound exploration of the human condition with our new edition of Heart of Darkness. Written by the renowned Polish-British novelist, Joseph Conrad, this 1899 masterpiece takes you on a captivating voyage up the Congo River into the Heart of Africa. Through the narrative of Charles Marlow, you will be submerged in the journey of his obsessive quest to find the enigmatic ivory trader Kurtz, who has disappeared deep in the jungle. As you venture further into the Congo, prepare to be mesmerized as Marlow's surroundings become increasingly untethered, blurring the line between reality and madness.
Heart of Darkness has achieved global acclaim, being widely re-published and translated into numerous languages. This influential piece of literature has left an indelible mark on the literary world, serving as the inspiration behind Francis Ford Coppola's renowned film, Apocalypse Now. Recognized as one of the 100 best novels in English of the twentieth century by the Modern Library, Heart of Darkness continues to captivate readers of all backgrounds.
Dive into the intriguing world of Joseph Conrad, a literary genius of the 20th century. Conrad's narrative style, anti-heroic characters, and exploration of his protagonists' psychological lives have had an extraordinary influence on subsequent authors. Had Conrad's personal experience as a Polish emigre to Great Britain, his novels often tackle the repercussions of imperialism and colonialism. Indulge in Conrad's other notable works, including Lord Jim, Typhoon, Nostromo, The Secret Agent, and Under Western Eyes, and discover the depths of his storytelling prowess.
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