| Heart of Darkness Contributor(s): Conrad, Joseph (Author), Wilson, A. N. (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 184391008X ISBN-13: 9781843910084 Publisher: Hesperus Press OUR PRICE: $13.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2002 Annotation: Published here for the first time with Conrad's complete" Congo Diary" and "Up-River Book, "this is a centenary edition of the author's masterpiece--a profound exploration of the human subconscious twinned with a terrifying portrayal of the dangers of imperialism. A work of immense significance, it has been hailed as the first novel of the 20th century. In this searing tale, Seaman Marlow recounts his journey to the dark heart of the Belgian Congo in search of the elusive Mr. Kurtz. Far from civilization as he knows it, he comes to reassess not only his own values, but also those of nature and society. For in this heart of darkness, it is the fearsome face of human savagery that becomes most visible. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Historical - General - Fiction | Classics |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Lexile Measure: 910 |
| Physical Information: 0.46" H x 5.14" W x 7.66" (0.39 lbs) 152 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 8659 Reading Level: 9.0 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 10.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Published here for the first time with Conrad's complete Congo Diary and Up-River Book, this is a centenary edition of the author's masterpiece--a profound exploration of the human subconscious twinned with a terrifying portrayal of the dangers of imperialism. A work of immense significance, it has been hailed as the first novel of the 20th century. In this searing tale, Seaman Marlow recounts his journey to the dark heart of the Belgian Congo in search of the elusive Mr. Kurtz. Far from civilization as he knows it, he comes to reassess not only his own values, but also those of nature and society. For in this heart of darkness, it is the fearsome face of human savagery that becomes most visible. |