Heart Of Darkness

Joseph Conrad, Verlyn Klinkenborg

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Everyman Hardcovers
26 November 1993

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)

Series: Everyman's Library CLASSICS

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 Kurtz, an idealist apparently crazed and depraved by his power over the natives, and the meeting prompts Marlowe to reflect on the darkness at the heart of all men. This short but complex and often ambiguous story, which has been the basis of several films and plays, continues to provoke interpretation and discussion.

By: Joseph Conrad
Introduction by: Verlyn Klinkenborg
Imprint: Everyman Hardcovers
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 208mm, Width: 128mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 260g
ISBN: 9781857151749
ISBN 10: 1857151747
Series: Everyman's Library CLASSICS
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 26 November 1993
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Heart Of Darkness

This dark novella seems to have come boiling up out of some twisted jungle in Conrad's subconscious. The writing is dense and lush; lovely and terrifying. It is perfectly suited to the physical and moral landscape. The title refers to the centre of Africa where the enigmatic Kurtz has set up a dubious empire, but Conrad's genius is in showing us the dark centre of ourselves. A modern editor would perhaps encourage Conrad to use a stripped-down, leaner, more muscular style but thankfully Heart of Darkness is the vivid classic we've enjoyed for nearly a century. (Kirkus UK)