| Title | : | Heart of Darkness (Unabridged) |
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| Author | : | Joseph Conrad |
| Release | : | 2025-01-16 |
| Kind | : | audiobook |
| Genre | : | Fiction |
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| 1 | Heart of Darkness (Unabridged) | Joseph Conrad |
| Although Heart of Darkness was one of the first literary texts to provide a critical view of European imperial activities, it was initially read by critics as anything but controversial. While the book was generally admired, it was typically read either as a condemnation of a certain type of adventurer who could easily take advantage of imperialism’s opportunities, or else as a sentimental novel reinforcing domestic values: Kurtz’s Intended, who appears at the novella’s conclusion, was roundly praised by turn-of-the-century reviewers for her maturity and sentimental appeal. A classic. |
