Heart of Darkness

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Set against the backdrop of colonial Africa, this novella explores the journey of Charles Marlow as he travels up the Congo River to find the enigmatic Kurtz. Through Marlow's experiences, themes of imperialism, civilization versus savagery, and the darkness within humanity are intricately woven. The narrative challenges readers to confront the moral ambiguities of colonial exploitation, making it a significant work in the Western literary canon.