Heart of Darkness and Other Stories (Wordsworth Classics)
Joseph Conrad
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Paperback. A tale of horror, set in the Congo during the period of rapid colonial expansion in the 19th century. The story deals with the highly disturbing effects of economic, social and political exploitation of European and African societies and the cataclysmic behaviour this induced in some individuals. Series Editor(s): Carabine, Dr. Keith. Series: Wordsworth Classics. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 14. Weight in Grams: 158.
Introduction and Notes by Gene M. Moore, Universiteit van Amsterdam.
Generally regarded as the pre-eminent work of Conrad's shorter fiction, Heart of Darkness is a chilling tale of horror which, as the author intended, is capable of many interpretations. Set in the Congo during the period of rapid colonial expansion in the 19th century, the story deals with the highly disturbing effects of economic, social and political exploitation of European and African societies and the cataclysmic behaviour this induced in some individuals.
The other two stories in this book – Youth and The End of the Tether – concern the ... Read more
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Publisher
Wordsworth Editions
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Series
Wordsworth Classics
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Herts, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781853262401
SKU
V9781853262401
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99-50
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Introduction and Notes by Gene M. Moore, Universiteit van Amsterdam
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