Heart of Darkness

by Joseph Conrad, Philip Dossick (Editor)

Overview

Heart of Darkness is one of Joseph Conrad's rare and genuine masterpieces; an enchanting work of artistry deserving of the label in a thousand different ways. It can be found on countless lists of the finest literary works of all time, and is one of his major achievements. No one seriously interested in English literature can afford to miss it. As a central device, the parallel journey into both the heart of Africa--and the dark center of the human psyche, remain as transcendent as ever in this beautifully realized 21st century digital edition.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940148605737
Publisher:	The Vancouver Day Press
Publication date:	10/29/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	150
File size:	669 KB

About the Author

Best known for his novella Heart of Darkness, Joseph Conrad (1857–1924) was a Polish–British author. Although not a native English speaker, Conrad came to be regarded as one of the greatest novelists to write in the English language. He revolutionized the English novel with books such as The Secret Agent, Nostromo, and Typhoon. Before publishing his first novel, Almayer's Folly, in 1895, Joseph Conrad spent almost 20 years working mostly at sea as a merchant sailor.

Date of Birth:

December 3, 1857

Date of Death:

August 3, 1924

Place of Birth:

Berdiczew, Podolia, Russia

Place of Death:

Bishopsbourne, Kent, England

Education:

Tutored in Switzerland. Self-taught in classical literature. Attended maritime school in Marseilles, France