63 pages 2 hours read

Joseph Conrad

Heart of Darkness

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1899

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Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad explores colonialism and human nature through a haunting journey into Africa. Praised for its profound psychological depth and complex narrative style, it also faces criticism for problematic racial portrayals. Overall, it's a deeply influential, yet controversial, literary work.

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Who Should Read Heart of Darkness?

A reader who enjoys Heart of Darkness would appreciate complex narratives and themes of colonialism, and psychological introspection. They are likely fans of works rich in symbolism and moral ambiguity, such as Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart or F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. This reader favors reflective and thought-provoking literature.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Classic Fiction
British Literature
Education
Period
Victorian Period
Colonialism / Postcolonialism
Themes
Society: Colonialism
Topics
Education