Heart of Darkness
Joseph Conrad
Narrator Michael Thompson
Publisher: Recorded Books
Summary
First published in 1899, Heart of Darkness ranks as a landmark of modern fiction. A darkly brilliant novel, rich with symbolism, it remains as powerful today as ever. The spellbinding story of a harrowing journey into the depths of Africa reveals the corruption at the heart of human existence. An enigmatic seaman named Marlowe tells of his journey upriver, deep into the Congo. As civilization as he knows it rapidly deteriorates, the prospect of meeting the mysterious Kurtz, an ivory trader, draws him along. Finally, Marlowe comes face to face with Kurtz—and unspeakable horror.
Duration: about 4 hours (04:19:03) Publishing date: 2008-02-24; Unabridged; Copyright Year: 1989. Copyright Statment: —

