Heart of Darkness

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Set against the backdrop of a treacherous river journey, the narrative follows Marlow as he navigates both the physical dangers of the jungle and the psychological complexities of colonialism. Tasked with captaining a steamer, he confronts various threats while pursuing the enigmatic Mr. Kurtz, an ivory trader shrouded in dark rumors. This quest ultimately reveals deeper themes of morality, civilization versus savagery, and the haunting effects of imperialism.