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Although Polish by birth, Joseph Conrad (1857-1924) is regarded as one of the greatest writers in English, and Heart of Darkness, first published in 1902, is considered by many his "most famous, finest, and most enigmatic story." -- Encyclopaedia Britannica... Read Full Overview

A timeless masterpiece that delves into the enigmatic abyss of human nature, exposing the shadows that lie within. Conrad's evocative prose transports you to an uncharted realm, where morality battles the allure of power. Prepare for a gripping exploration of the human psyche... Read Full Overview

In a novella which remains highly controversial to this day, Conrad explores the relations between Africa and Europe. On the surface, this is a horrifying tale of colonial exploitation. The narrator, Marlowe journeys on business deep into the heart of Africa. But there he encounters... Read Full Overview

This Norton Critical Edition includes:
- A newly edited text based on the first English book edition (1902), the last version to which Conrad is known to have actively contributed. "Textual History and Editing Principles" provides an overview of the textual controversies... Read Full Overview

Heart of Darkness is about Charles Marlow's life as an ivory transporter down the Congo River in Central Africa. The river is "a mighty big river, that you could see on the map, resembling an immense snake uncoiled, with its head in the sea, its body at rest curving afar... Read Full Overview

Joseph Conrad's enduring portrait of the ugliness of colonialism. Nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read

In a novella which remains highly controversial to this day, Conrad explores the relations between Africa and Europe. On the surface, this is a horrifying tale of colonial exploitation. The narrator, Marlowe journeys on business deep into the heart of Africa. But there he encounters... Read Full Overview

Selected by the Modern Library as one of the 100 best novels of all time .Nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read Introduction by Caryl Phillips Commentary by H. L. Mencken, E. M. Forster, Virginia Woolf, Ernest Hemingway, Bertrand Russell,... Read Full Overview

Joseph Conrad's enduring portrait of the ugliness of colonialism in a deluxe edition with a gripping cover by Hellboy artist Mike Mignola. Nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read

A nice edition enhanced with 16 illustrations and photographs.

Heart of Darkness is a 1899 novella by Joseph Conrad about a narrated voyage up the Congo River into the Congo Free State in the Heart of Africa. Charles Marlow, the narrator, tells his story to friends aboard... Read Full Overview

The Nellie, a cruising yawl, swung to her anchor without a flutter of the sails, and was at rest. The flood had made, the wind was nearly calm, and being bound down the river, the only thing for it was to come to and wait for the turn of the tide.The sea-reach of the Thames stretched... Read Full Overview

Jane Eyre. Heart of Darkness. The Scarlet Letter. You're familiar with these pillars of classic literature. You have seen plenty of Frankenstein costumes, watched the film adaptations, and may even be able to rattle off a few quotes, but do you really know how to read... Read Full Overview

Heart of Darkness has enthralled readers for more than a hundred years and inspired dozens of adaptations, including Francis Ford Coppola's Vietnam War film Apocalypse Now.

Discover a Classic Masterpiece Like Never Before: "Heart of Darkness" - Illustrated Edition About the Book: Dive into the mystical darkness of the Congo with the new illustrated edition of Joseph Conrad's "Heart of Darkness." This timeless classic, exploring the depths of imperialism... Read Full Overview

Chiltern Publishing creates the most beautiful editions of the world's finest literature. Your favorite classic titles in a way you have never seen them before; the tactile layers, fine details and beautiful colors of these remarkable covers make these titles feel extra special... Read Full Overview

Recoge parte de sus experiencias a bordo de un barco de vapor en el r?o Congo. Las enigm?ticas ?ltimas palabras de Kurtz, « El horror! El horror! , nos hablan de dos de las grandes preocupaciones del autor: los excesos de la colonizaci?n europea en ?frica y la amoralidad... Read Full Overview

Complete with documents putting this classic novel into historical context and critical essays that take several contemporary critical perspectives, this version of Joseph Conrads Heart of Darkness with a variety of suppporting resources.