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Heart of Darkness

by Joseph Conrad

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Heart of Darkness Criticism

Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad is hailed as one of the greatest novellas in English literature. Written in 1899 and published in 1902, the novella is both a gripping tale of adventure and a profound exploration of a man's inner psyche. The story follows Marlow, a seaman journeying up the Congo River into the African interior to meet Kurtz, a once-revered ivory trader who has descended into tyranny and madness. This journey becomes a symbolic voyage into darkness, reflecting Marlow's confrontation with the corrupting potential of human nature.

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