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Heart of Darkness

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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.

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Langue
Anglais
Éditeur
Lulu.com
Publié
2022
Format
souple
Pages
72
ISBN13
9781458340283
Séries
Première publication
1899
Titre original
Heart of Darkness
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3,6 sur 5
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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.