Heart of Darkness

Autori

• Joseph Conrad

Parametri

• 72 pagine
• 3 ore di lettura

• Avventura
• Classici
• Narrativa
• Prosa storica
• Racconti

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

The narrative follows Charles Marlow, a sailor tasked with navigating the African interior for a Belgian trading company. As he journeys up the Congo River, he confronts the harsh realities of European colonialism and the moral complexities of power. Central to the plot is Kurtz, an ivory trader who has become deeply entrenched in the local culture, embodying the dark consequences of imperialism. The novella serves as a profound critique of colonial exploitation and explores themes of civilization versus savagery, making it a significant work in literary history.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2022

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