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Heart of Darkness

Joseph Conrad

Editora: Aniara

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Sinopse

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.
Disponível desde: 12/12/2025.
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