Heart of Darkness
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Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness (1899) is one of the most important literary works of the early twentieth century. It has provoked much critical debate, on issues such as fin de si cle doubt and pessimism, European colonialism, racism, and misogyny. Engaging with the novel's characters is crucial to understanding its complexity and its criticalhistory.
This study includes: an overview of the novel, including an account of its late nineteenth-century context discussions of the narrative structure and the narrators; - chapters analyzing in detail the key characters in relation to the text's themes, issues and historical context; engagement with a range of literary criticism and theory; a conclusion reminding students of the potential of detailed character analysis and close critical reading; a guide to secondary texts and a comprehensive bibliography.Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:082649174X
ISBN13:9780826491749
Release Date:May 2008
Publisher:Continuum
Length:128 Pages
Weight:0.38 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 5.5" x 8.4"
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