Name: Heart of Darkness+cd
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Author: Joseph Conrad
ISBN: 9788853005588

Type

Physical Book

Author

Joseph Conrad

Publisher

Cideb Editrice

Year

2007

Language

English

Pages

112

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

20.6 x 14.5 x 0.5 cm

Weight

0.39 kg.

ISBN

8853005580

ISBN13

9788853005588

Edition No.

Synopsis "Heart of Darkness+cd"

Joseph Conrad Retold by James Butler Activities by Louis Vaughan Human interest Marlow, a merchant sailor, travels through colonial Africa. He makes a perilous journey by steamboat to rescue Kurtz, an agent, who is seriously ill. He arrives at Kurtz’s station to find that the agent has taken control of the whole area. In his complete isolation from civilised society Kurtz has instituted a brutal system of human sacrifice and magic to enthral the natives. Dossiers: Conrad and the Colonial Experience and others Exit test

Joseph Conrad

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Joseph Conrad (1857-1924) was a Polish-British writer known for his tales about the sea, colonialism, and the psychological struggles of individuals facing adversity. His work is characterized by the exploration of themes such as morality, despair, and the absurdity of human existence. Born in Ukraine, Conrad spent much of his life as a sailor before turning to writing, which significantly influenced his narrative style.

Among his most notable works are Heart of Darkness (1899), Lord Jim (1900), and Nostromo (1904). Although he did not receive major awards during his lifetime, his influence on 20th-century literature is undeniable, being considered a precursor of modern narrative.

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