Heart of darkness

Book name: Heart of Darkness Author: Joseph Conrad Publisher: Al-Karma Book classification: Novel Number of pages: 272 About the book: The steam Marlow departs from the infamous ivory trader Kurtz and on the way to the heart of the African continent, he gradually becomes obsessed with this mysterious character. When Marlow learns how Kurtz discovered his position and imposed his control over the local people, he finds himself in a fundamental confrontation not only with the character's principles but also with those on which European civilization is built.