Heart of Darkness and the Complete Congo Diary

Joseph Conrad

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Alma Classics
15 January 2015

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Classic fiction (pre c 1945)

Series: Alma Classics Evergreens

On a boat in the Thames estuary, Marlow tells his travelling companions of his reconnaissance expedition for a Belgian trading company to its most remote outpost in central Africa, which brought him on the trail of the elusive Kurtz, a brilliant idealist gone rogue. His account relates not only the perils he encounters on his quest, but also the deterioration of his state of mind as he is confronted with a world that is hostile and alien to him.

Renowned for its stylistic boldness and dramatic descriptions, Heart of Darkness is a stark yet subtle examination of the powers of the subconscious and the workings of western imperialism.

By: Joseph Conrad
Imprint: Alma Classics
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 128mm,
Weight: 144g
ISBN: 9781847494016
ISBN 10: 1847494013
Series: Alma Classics Evergreens
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 15 January 2015
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Considered one of the greatest prose stylists, Joseph Conrad(1857 - 1924) chose to write in English instead of his native Polish. His work, drawn from his own adventurous experiences, is seen as a forerunner of literary modernism.