Heart of Darkness

"Heart of Darkness" is the most famous novella by Joseph Conrad. Sailor Charles Marlow journeys into the depths of the African continent in search of the mysterious ivory trader Kurtz. During his journey, Marlow encounters insanity, cruelty, and moral decay. The deeper the sailor penetrates the country, the more he and his dangerous companion, who is no longer restrained by either law or morality, plunge into the abyss of primal madness. The novella explores the dark aspects of civilization and savagery — both external and internal. The collection also includes the novellas "Typhoon," "The Duel," and "Lord Jim".