Heart of Darkness

Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad is a powerful novella exploring colonialism, human nature, morality, and the darkness hidden beneath the surface of civilization. The story follows Charles Marlow, a sailor who travels deep into the African interior in search of Kurtz, an influential ivory trader who has gained a disturbing reputation. As Marlow journeys along the Congo River, he witnesses the brutality and exploitation of European colonialism and gradually discovers the disturbing truth about Kurtz and the world he has created around himself. Through its atmospheric narrative and psychological depth, Conrad examines power, greed, isolation, and the fragile boundaries between civilization and savagery. Heart of Darkness remains one of the most influential works of modern English literature.