Heart of Darkness, written by Joseph Conrad is a landmark of modern fiction. It is onsidered to be one of the greatest works of literature of its time. In Heart of Darkness, a boat is anchored in the Thames River outside London. A sailor by the name of Marlow begins to reminisce of a certain incident in his past, when he commanded a steamboat on the Congo River. This reflection forms the plot of the …
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…It shows how exploration and colonization coupled with human nature can easily lead to evil and greed. In addition, the novel exposes the exploitation of the slaves in Africa, as well as the inhabitants of the Congo. Heart of arkness, written by Joseph Conrad is a stimulating novel. It evokes considerable self-evaluation. It is a useful lesson which can be applied to any person at any point in history, as well as an intriguing story.