Heart Of Darkness(Illustrated)
  • Illustrated Edition featuring 20 captivating illustrations
  • Includes a comprehensive summary
  • Contains a detailed character list
  • Features a biography of author Joseph Conrad
Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad is a timeless novella that plunges readers into the heart of both the African Congo and the human soul. In this gripping story, follow Charles Marlow as he embarks on a journey to retrieve Kurtz, a powerful and enigmatic ivory trader who has descended into madness deep in the jungle.
As Marlow ventures into the dense, mysterious wilderness, he uncovers the horrifying realities of European imperialism, moral decay, and the thin veil that separates civilization from savagery. Along the way, readers encounter vivid depictions of the Congo's haunting landscape and its oppressive atmosphere, reflecting the inner turmoil of the characters.
In this illustrated edition, 20 stunning images bring Conrad's haunting scenes to life, offering a visual journey alongside the powerful narrative. Additionally, readers will find a summary, a detailed character list, and a biography of Joseph Conrad, providing a deeper understanding of the story and its historical context.
Immerse yourself in this extraordinary tale of darkness, discovery, and the fragility of the human soul. Heart of Darkness remains one of literature’s most powerful examinations of the human condition, an essential read for both new readers and long-time fans of Conrad's work.
 
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Heart Of Darkness(Illustrated)
  • Illustrated Edition featuring 20 captivating illustrations
  • Includes a comprehensive summary
  • Contains a detailed character list
  • Features a biography of author Joseph Conrad
Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad is a timeless novella that plunges readers into the heart of both the African Congo and the human soul. In this gripping story, follow Charles Marlow as he embarks on a journey to retrieve Kurtz, a powerful and enigmatic ivory trader who has descended into madness deep in the jungle.
As Marlow ventures into the dense, mysterious wilderness, he uncovers the horrifying realities of European imperialism, moral decay, and the thin veil that separates civilization from savagery. Along the way, readers encounter vivid depictions of the Congo's haunting landscape and its oppressive atmosphere, reflecting the inner turmoil of the characters.
In this illustrated edition, 20 stunning images bring Conrad's haunting scenes to life, offering a visual journey alongside the powerful narrative. Additionally, readers will find a summary, a detailed character list, and a biography of Joseph Conrad, providing a deeper understanding of the story and its historical context.
Immerse yourself in this extraordinary tale of darkness, discovery, and the fragility of the human soul. Heart of Darkness remains one of literature’s most powerful examinations of the human condition, an essential read for both new readers and long-time fans of Conrad's work.
 
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Heart Of Darkness(Illustrated)

Heart Of Darkness(Illustrated)

by Joseph Conrad
Heart Of Darkness(Illustrated)

Heart Of Darkness(Illustrated)

by Joseph Conrad

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  • Illustrated Edition featuring 20 captivating illustrations
  • Includes a comprehensive summary
  • Contains a detailed character list
  • Features a biography of author Joseph Conrad
Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad is a timeless novella that plunges readers into the heart of both the African Congo and the human soul. In this gripping story, follow Charles Marlow as he embarks on a journey to retrieve Kurtz, a powerful and enigmatic ivory trader who has descended into madness deep in the jungle.
As Marlow ventures into the dense, mysterious wilderness, he uncovers the horrifying realities of European imperialism, moral decay, and the thin veil that separates civilization from savagery. Along the way, readers encounter vivid depictions of the Congo's haunting landscape and its oppressive atmosphere, reflecting the inner turmoil of the characters.
In this illustrated edition, 20 stunning images bring Conrad's haunting scenes to life, offering a visual journey alongside the powerful narrative. Additionally, readers will find a summary, a detailed character list, and a biography of Joseph Conrad, providing a deeper understanding of the story and its historical context.
Immerse yourself in this extraordinary tale of darkness, discovery, and the fragility of the human soul. Heart of Darkness remains one of literature’s most powerful examinations of the human condition, an essential read for both new readers and long-time fans of Conrad's work.
 

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9791223082492
Publisher: Swish
Publication date: 11/02/2024
Sold by: StreetLib SRL
Format: eBook
File size: 2 MB

About the Author

About The Author
Best known for his novella Heart of Darkness, Joseph Conrad (1857–1924) was a Polish–British author. Although not a native English speaker, Conrad came to be regarded as one of the greatest novelists to write in the English language. He revolutionized the English novel with books such as The Secret Agent, Nostromo, and Typhoon. Before publishing his first novel, Almayer's Folly, in 1895, Joseph Conrad spent almost 20 years working mostly at sea as a merchant sailor.

Date of Birth:

December 3, 1857

Date of Death:

August 3, 1924

Place of Birth:

Berdiczew, Podolia, Russia

Place of Death:

Bishopsbourne, Kent, England

Education:

Tutored in Switzerland. Self-taught in classical literature. Attended maritime school in Marseilles, France
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