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Heart of Darkness

The Horrors of Western Colonialism Told Through the Ivory Trade

Joseph Conrad

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Description

Heart of Darkness (1899) is a classic novella that explores themes of imperialism, power dynamics, and morality. It tells the story of sailor Charles Marlow, who becomes captain of a river steamboat for a Belgian ivory trade company Africa and witnesses the brutal reality of European colonialism. Marlow becomes fascinated with the mysterious ivory trader Kurtz – a mad genius who commands a trading post deep in the jungle. 

Who Should Listen

  • Fans of classic literature 
  • Those interested in critical perspectives on imperialism and colonialism 
  • Anyone who loves a good sailor’s yarn

About the Authors

Joseph Conrad (1857 - 1924) was a Polish-British writer who’s best known for his critically acclaimed novella Heart of Darkness (1899). Despite only learning the language in his twenties, he’s widely regarded as one of the most important English-speaking writers to date. His other books include Lord Jim (1900) and Nostromo (1904).