Heart of Darkness

Name: Heart of Darkness
Brand: Findaway Voices
Availability: InStock
Author: Joseph Conrad
ISBN: 9798882379246

Author: Joseph Conrad

Narrator: Austin Vanfleet

Unabridged: 3 hr 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Right Way Publishing

Published: 06/22/2024

Categories: Fiction, Classic, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction

Synopsis

Embark on a haunting journey into the depths of the human psyche with "Heart of Darkness" by Joseph Conrad, now available as a captivating audiobook. In this timeless classic, listeners will be transported to the heart of Africa as they accompany the enigmatic narrator, Marlow, on a voyage up the Congo River in search of the elusive ivory trader, Kurtz.As the narrative unfolds, listeners will be immersed in Conrad's evocative prose and mesmerizing descriptions of the African landscape, encountering themes of colonialism, imperialism, and the darkness that resides within every human soul. Through Marlow's harrowing journey into the wilderness, Conrad invites listeners to confront the moral ambiguity of civilization and the brutality of the human condition.Perfect for listeners seeking a thought-provoking exploration of human nature and the consequences of unchecked power, this audiobook delivers a compelling performance that will leave you spellbound. Whether you're a fan of classic literature or new to Conrad's work, "Heart of Darkness" promises to captivate and challenge your perceptions.So, if you're ready to embark on a voyage into the heart of darkness and confront the darkness within us all, start listening to "Heart of Darkness" today and immerse yourself in a literary masterpiece that continues to resonate with readers around the world. Start Listening to "Heart of Darkness" today!

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Reviews

Goodreads review by Richard on February 16, 2024

First of all, get this straight: Heart of Darkness is one of those classics that you have to have read if you want to consider yourself a well-educated adult. Having watched Apocalypse Now doesn’t count — if anything, it ups the ante, since that means you have to think about the similari......more

Goodreads review by Vit on February 28, 2023

Joseph Conrad seems to have known every nook and cranny of human soul… And this priceless knowledge made him one of the greatest innovators… And Heart of Darkness is simultaneously a polestar and milestone in the world literature. But as I stood on this hillside, I foresaw that in the blinding sunshi......more

Goodreads review by Leonard on September 29, 2021

Blessed was Odysseus, who returned, full of wisdom, after many conquests and adventures to live a peaceful old age with his wife and family. It didn’t go that well for Charles Marlow. Heart of Darkness is like The Odyssey or The Divine Comedy or the story of Sindbad or any hero’s journey for that ma......more

Goodreads review by Sean Barrs on July 17, 2016

Is Joseph Conrad a racist? Well, that is a question, a question that is extremely difficult to answer. There are certainly racist aspects within Heart of Darkness. However, how far this is Conrad’s own personal opinion is near impossible to tell. Certainly, Marlowe, the protagonist and narrator, h......more

Goodreads review by Lisa of Troy on September 24, 2024

Blast you, F. Scott Fitzgerald! After reading this book twice, I now have to read this book a third time for "after-effects" on the reader's mind! Earlier this year, I was reading The Great Gatsby: A Literary Reference. In that book, there were two articles that discussed Conrad’s influence on F. Sco......more