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.
ISBN: | 9781847494016 |
Publisher: | Alma Books COMMIS |
Imprint: | Alma Classics |
Published date: | 15 Jan 2015 |
DEWEY: | 823.912 |
DEWEY edition: | 23 |
Language: | English |
Number of pages: | 128 |
Weight: | 146g |
Height: | 195mm |
Width: | 127mm |
Spine width: | 10mm |