Heart of Darkness

On a journey up the Congo River, seaman Charles Marlow ventures into the depths of colonial Africa in search of the mysterious ivory trader Kurtz. What begins as a routine assignment soon becomes a disturbing confrontation with the brutal realities of imperialism and the fragile boundaries of civilization.

As the wilderness closes in, Marlow witnesses how power and isolation can strip away moral restraint, revealing a darkness that lies not only in the jungle, but within the human soul itself. Joseph Conrad's evocative prose and unsettling imagery expose the hypocrisies of empire and the consequences of unchecked ambition.

A landmark of modern literature, Heart of Darkness remains a powerful and provocative exploration of humanity's capacity for both cruelty and self-deception.

Joseph Conrad (1857–1924) was a Polish-born British writer and one of the most influential authors in English literature. After spending many years at sea as a merchant sailor, his experiences profoundly shaped his fiction. Writing in his third language, Conrad became known for his richly layered prose and psychological depth. His works, including Heart of Darkness, Lord Jim, and Nostromo, explore themes of imperialism, moral conflict, and the complexities of human nature.