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Heart of Darkness
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Book Summary
Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness is a novella that follows Charles Marlow, a seaman who travels up the Congo River while working for a European trading company. His assignment is connected to Kurtz, an ivory agent whose reputation has made him an important figure within the company. The journey brings Marlow into closer contact with the realities of European colonial activity in Central Africa.
The narrative is framed as Marlow’s
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1st Edition Enhancements
- Adds “Context so far” to help readers quickly refresh key events and stay oriented throughout the book.
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Released: Sep 02, 2026
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