Name: The Heart of Darkness
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Author: Joseph Conrad
ISBN: 9781975962579

Type

Physical Book

Author

Joseph Conrad

Publisher

Createspace

Language

English

Pages

114

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

22.9x15.2x0.6 cm

Weight

0.16 kg.

ISBN13

9781975962579

Synopsis "The Heart of Darkness "

This novella was first published in three-parts in Blackwood's Magazine in 1899 and in book form in 1902. This masterpiece by the Polish-British author has been widely studied in university literature classes and used or imitated by the radio and television shows such as: the radio drama starring Orson Welles 1938, the novel, "Apocalypse Now" 1979, and such video games as: "Far 2 Cry," 2008, "Spec Ops: The Line," 2012, and "Victoria II," 2013. T. S. Eliot, the well-known English poet, quoted from the novella, "Mr. Kurtz...he dead" to begin his poem, "The Hollow Men."Reprint edition by Carroll Burcham Lubbock, Texas 2017

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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