Heart_of_Darkness

Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad is a powerful novella exploring the darkness within the human soul and the brutality of European imperialism. First published in 1899, the story follows Charles Marlow, a seaman who journeys deep into the African Congo to find the mysterious ivory trader Kurtz. As Marlow ventures further into the wilderness, he confronts the moral corruption and madness that colonialism breeds. Through vivid, symbolic prose, Conrad critiques imperial hypocrisy and examines the thin veneer of civilization. This classic work is widely regarded as one of the most important literary achievements of the 20th century.