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Heart of Darkness

by Joseph Conrad

Narrator Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

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Length 3 hours 43 minutes

Language English

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Summary

"Heart of Darkness" is a novella written by Polish-English author Joseph Conrad, first published in 1902. The narrative follows Charles Marlow, a sailor and ivory transporter, as he travels up the Congo River into the African interior to meet the enigmatic and infamous ivory trader, Kurtz. The novella explores themes of imperialism, colonization, racism, and the darkness within human nature. It presents a stark and critical view of European colonialism and the exploitation of Africa and its people. "Heart of Darkness" is considered a significant work of English literature and has inspired numerous adaptations and critical discussions on its themes

Classics Fiction Fiction - Literary