Heart of Darkness

This novel explores the impact of imperialism on both the coloniser and the colonised. The story follows Marlow, a seaman who journeys into the African Congo in search of Kurtz, an ivory trader with a questionable reputation. As Marlow travels upriver, he uncovers the disturbing realities of colonial exploitation and the moral decay it produces. His obsession with Kurtz leads him to confront profound questions about human nature, power, and the darkness within civilisation. This edition includes supplementary materials such as Conrad's Congo Diary, a chronology, and a map of the Congo.