The Heart of Darkness

Published here for the first time with Conrads complete Congo Diary and UpRiver Book this is a centenary edition of the authors masterpiecea profound exploratio... » 

Published here for the first time with Conrads complete Congo Diary and UpRiver Book this is a centenary edition of the authors masterpiecea profound exploration of the human subconscious twinned with a terrifyingportrayal of the dangers of imperialism. A work of immense significance it hasbeen hailed as the first novel of the 20th century. In this searing taleSeaman Marlow recounts his journey to the dark heart of the Belgian Congo insearch of the elusive Mr. Kurtz. Far from civilization as he knows it he comesto reassess not only his own values but also those of nature and society. Forin this heart of darkness it is the fearsome face of human savagery thatbecomes most visible. «