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When Charles Marlow travels to Africa to serve as steamboat pilot
for an ivory-trading company, he learns he is to rendezvous with
Kurtz, a trading-post agent held in high regard. But the deeper
Marlow penetrates into the jungle, the grimmer the assessments of
Kurtz become. Described by Conrad himself as “something quite on
another plane than an anecdote of a man who went mad in the Centre
of Africa,†Heart of Darkness has long been regarded as a
powerful appraisal of the fragility of civilization and the
consequences of imperialism. This collection includes another five
of Conrad’s incomparable tales of adventure, including “The
Secret Sharer,†“Youth,†and “Typhoon.†Â
Conrad's superlative framed narrative is one of the most
significant works of 20th century literature Truly a modern
classic, this famed account by the seaman Marlow of his search for
the elusive Kurtz, into the heart of the African continent, raises
questions about the nature of civilization and the very soul of
humanity. The book's influence has stretched beyond the realm of
literature so that its most famous phrase--Kurtz's dying "The
horror, the horror," has entered the language, and Francis Ford
Coppola reinterpreted and reset the novel in his hugely successful
1979 film" Apocalypse Now."
A haunting Modernist masterpiece and the inspiration for Francis
Ford Coppola's Oscar-winning film Apocalypse Now, Heart of Darkness
explores the limits of human experience and the nightmarish
realities of imperialism. Conrad's narrator Marlow, a seaman and
wanderer, recounts his physical and psychological journey in search
of the infamous ivory trader Kurtz: dying, insane, and guilty of
unspeakable atrocities. Travelling upriver to the heart of the
African continent, he gradually becomes obsessed by this enigmatic,
wraith-like figure. Marlow's discovery of how Kurtz has gained his
position of power over the local people involves him in a radical
questioning, not only of his own nature and values, but also those
of western civilisation. Part of a major series of new editions of
Conrad's most famous works in Penguin Classics, this volume
contains Conrad's Congo Diary, a chronology, further reading,
notes, a map of the Congo, a glossary and an introduction
discussing the author's experiences in Africa, the narrative and
symbolic complexities of Heart of Darkness and critical responses
to the novel. Edited with an introduction by Owen Knowles 'Seems to
reach into the heart of Conrad himself' Peter Ackroyd
HarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved,
essential classics. 'The reaches opened before us and closed
behind, as if the forest had stepped leisurely across the water to
bar the way for our return. We penetrated deeper and deeper into
the heart of darkness.' At the peak of European Imperialism,
steamboat captain Charles Marlow travels deep into the African
Congo on his way to relieve the elusive Mr Kurtz, an ivory trader
renowned for his fearsome reputation. On his journey into the
unknown Marlow takes a terrifying trip into his own subconscious,
overwhelmed by his menacing, perilous and horrifying surroundings.
The landscape and the people he meets force him to reflect on human
nature and society, and in turn Conrad writes revealingly about the
dangers of imperialism.
A haunting critique of European colonialism in Africa, Heart of
Darkness recounts Charles Marlow's perilous expedition up the Congo
River in search of Mr. Kurtz, the powerful and enigmatic commander
of a Belgian ivory trading post. As Marlow draws closer to and
finally reaches the target of his obsession, admiration turns to
horror at the colonizers' atrocities laid bare before him. Its
famously cryptic narrative structure, richly layered with symbolic
undertones, evokes a hazy, menacing atmosphere that has sparked
countless reinterpretations and adaptations to this day.
HarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved,
essential classics. 'The reaches opened before us and closed
behind, as if the forest had stepped leisurely across the water to
bar the way for our return. We penetrated deeper and deeper into
the heart of darkness.' When Charles Marlow agrees to captain a
steamer up the Congo in search of the elusive ivory trader Mr
Kurtz, it becomes a terrifying journey into both the unknown and
his own subconscious. As he travels deeper and deeper into the
dense jungle, he begins to sense the presence of this extraordinary
and terrible man, and to question the horrifying realities of
European imperialism and of human nature itself. Originally
published as a three-part story in 1899, Conrad's masterpiece has
inspired many further works, including Francis Ford Coppola's
Apocalypse Now, and remains a thought-provoking text to this day.
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Heart of Darkness (Paperback)
Joseph Conrad; Adapted by Peter Kuper; Foreword by Maya Jasanoff
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Acclaimed illustrator Peter Kuper delivers a visually immersive and
profound adaptation of Joseph Conrad's controversial classic that
"doesn't just retell the book [but] destabilizes it, forcing a
reconsideration" (Etelka Lechoczy, NPR). Longtime admirers of the
novella will appreciate his innovative interpretations, while new
readers will discover a brilliant introduction to a canonical work
of twentieth-century literature.
This edition includes a newly edited text based on the 1902
edition. Textual History and Editing Principles provides an
overview of the controversies and ambiguities surrounding Heart of
Darkness. Included are background and source materials, and
contemporary responses to the novella along with essays in
criticism, including a new section on film adaptations.
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Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness has unsettled generations of
readers with its haunting portrait of colonialism and the brutal
exploitation of African lives. Peter Kuper's graphic adaptation
reimagines this masterpiece for a new generation. Illustrated to
evoke early twentieth-century woodcuts, Kuper's Heart of Darkness
confronts Conrad's famously ambiguous, labyrinthine sentences and
invents in stark black and white panels a visual language that
excavates the hidden corners of Conrad's 1899 masterpiece.
Capturing the ominous atmosphere and hellish conditions of the
Belgian Congo, Kuper transforms this lurid tale of madness, greed
and evil into something shockingly modern. Long-time admirers of
the novel will see Conrad's opus with new eyes while new readers
will discover a brilliant introduction to a classic work.
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Joseph Conrad
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Heart of Darkness (Paperback, New edition)
Joseph Conrad; Introduction by Gene M. Moore; Notes by Gene M. Moore; Series edited by Keith Carabine
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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 sea and those who sail upon it,
a genre in which Conrad reigns supreme.
HEART OF DARKNESS * AN OUTPOST OF PROGRESS * KARAIN * YOUTH The
finest of all Conrad's tales, 'Heart of Darkness' is set in an
atmosphere of mystery and menace, and tells of Marlow's perilous
journey up the Congo River to relieve his employer's agent, the
renowned and formidable Mr Kurtz. What he sees on his journey, and
his eventual encounter with Kurtz, horrify and perplex him, and
call into question the very bases of civilization and human nature.
Endlessly reinterpreted by critics and adapted for film, radio, and
television, the story shows Conrad at his most intense and
sophisticated. The other three tales in this volume depict
corruption and obsession, and question racial assumptions. Set in
the exotic surroundings of Africa, Malaysia. and the east, they
variously appraise the glamour, folly, and rapacity of imperial
adventure. This revised edition uses the English first edition
texts and has a new chronology and bibliography. ABOUT THE SERIES:
For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the
widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable
volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the
most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features,
including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful
notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further
study, and much more.
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Heart of Darkness (Paperback)
Joseph Conrad; Adapted by David Zane Mairowitz; Illustrated by Catherine Anyango
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This deeply atmospheric rendering of Conrad's classic dees colonial
trader, Marlow, recount his journey into the heart of Africa and
his discovery of Kurtz, a company manager rumoured to have gone
mad. As the details of Kurtz's dealings with the natives and his
state of mind unfold, the lines between perception and
interpretation of madness begin to blur. Continuing SelfMadeHero's
acclaimed Eye Classics series, Heart of Darkness is revived for a
new generation in a format perfect for the graphic novel genre.
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Lord Jim (Paperback, Reissue)
Joseph Conrad; Introduction by Susan Jones; Notes by Susan Jones; Series edited by Keith Carabine
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Introduction and Notes by Susan Jones, St Hilda's College, Oxford.
First published in 1900, Lord Jim established Conrad as one of the
great storytellers of the twentieth century. Set in the Malay
Archipelago, the novel not only provides a gripping account of
maritime adventure and romance, but also an exotic tale of the
East. Its themes also challenge the conventions of
nineteenth-century adventure fiction, confirming Conrad's place in
literature as one of the first 'modernists' of English letters.
Lord Jim explores the dilemmas of conscience, of moral isolation,
of loyalty and betrayal confronting a sensitive individual whose
romantic quest for an honourable ideal are tested to the limit. In
this novel, Conrad draws on his background as Polish emigre, as
well as his first-hand experience as a seaman, to experiment
radically with the presentation of human frailty and doubt in the
modern world.
'(Conrad) thought of civilised and morally tolerable human life as
a dangerous walk on a thin crust of barely cooled lava which at any
moment might break and let the unwary sink into fiery depths' -
Bertrand Russell This selection of four tales by Conrad is about
radical insecurity: lone human beings involuntarily forced into
confrontation with a terrifying universe in which they can never be
wholly at home. It leads with 'The End of the Tether' and includes
also ' The Duel', ' The Return', and 'Amy Foster' - Sailor,
Soldier, Rich Man, Immigrant. These powerful shorter works remind
readers that Conrad is not just the teller of sea stories and tales
of imperialist action, and not only the author of the ubiquitous
'Heart of Darkness'. This is the Conrad who is master of the terror
element - global crisis, individual test, and personal trauma - in
modern literature. For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has
made available the widest range of literature from around the
globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to
scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of
other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading
authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date
bibliographies for further study, and much more.
Together with The Mirror of the Sea, Joseph Conrad's A Personal
Record (1911) is one of his two openly autobiographical books. A
short volume of reminiscences, it was written originally for an
ambitious literary periodical.
Conrad was born in Poland, moving to live in France in 1874. He
subsequently joined the British merchant navy, and did not begin
writing novels until he was nearly forty. In this book he describes
his cultural heritage, and the central motives in his life as a
seaman and a writer separated from the country where he was born.
Events of his life are shown in sudden flashes of reflection,
sometimes playful, but more often serious and definitive.
This is a captivating and moving book, which gives us
illuminating insights into Joseph Conrad's real past; his family
and national background, and his persistent quest to impose on his
life a meaning consistent with the exacting demands of the moral
principles he had formulated and in which he strongly believed.
'Those who read me know my conviction that the world, the
temporal world, rests on a few very simple ideas; so simple that
they must be as old as the hills. It rests notably, amongst others,
on the idea of Fidelity.'
(from A Personal Record)
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