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Heart of darkness

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Set against the backdrop of European colonialism, the story follows river steamboat captain Charles Marlow as he journeys up the Congo River to find the mysterious trader Mr. Kurtz. Initially admired as a beacon of progress, Kurtz is revealed to have become a god-like figure among the natives, raising Marlow's suspicions of his descent into madness. This exploration delves into the darkness of human nature and the moral corruption inherent in imperialism, making it a seminal and thought-provoking work in literature.

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Taal
Engels
Jaar van publicatie
2020
Formaat
Paperback
Aantal pagina's
72
ISBN13
9782382741795
Reeks
Eerste editie
1899
Oorspronkelijke titel
Heart of Darkness
Beoordeling
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Set against the backdrop of European colonialism, the story follows river steamboat captain Charles Marlow as he journeys up the Congo River to find the mysterious trader Mr. Kurtz. Initially admired as a beacon of progress, Kurtz is revealed to have become a god-like figure among the natives, raising Marlow's suspicions of his descent into madness. This exploration delves into the darkness of human nature and the moral corruption inherent in imperialism, making it a seminal and thought-provoking work in literature.