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Heart of Darkness and Other Tales by Joseph Conrad (2008, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

ISBN-100199536015

ISBN-139780199536016

eBay Product ID (ePID)66256063

Product Key Features

Edition2

Book TitleHeart of Darkness and Other Tales

Number of Pages272 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicPsychological, Classics, Short Stories (Single Author), Literary

Publication Year2008

IllustratorYes

FeaturesRevised

GenreFiction

AuthorJoseph Conrad

Book SeriesOxford World's Classics Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.5 in

Item Weight6.7 Oz

Item Length7.7 in

Item Width5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition19

Dewey Decimal823/.912

Table Of ContentGeneral Editor's PrefaceAcknowledgementsIntroductionNote on the TextSelect BibliographyA Chronology of Joseph ConradMap: The River CongoAN OUTPOST OF PROGRESSKARAIN: A MEMORYYOUTH: A NARRATIVEHEART OF DARKNESSExtract from the 'Author's Note' (1917)Explanatory NotesGlossary

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

SynopsisThe finest of all Conrad's tales, Heart of Darkness is set in an atmosphere of mystery and menace, and tells of Marlow's perilous journey up the Congo River to relieve his employer's agent, the renowned and formidable Mr. Kurtz. What he sees on his journey, and his eventual encounter with Kurtz, horrify and perplex him, and call into question the very bases of civilization and human nature. Endlessly reinterpreted by critics and adapted for film, radio, and television, the story shows Conrad at his most intense and sophisticated. The other three tales in this volume depict corruption and obsession, and question racial assumptions. Set in the exotic surroundings of Africa, Malaysia, and the east, they variously appraise the glamour, folly, and rapacity of imperial adventure. This revised edition uses the English first edition texts and has a new chronology and bibliography. About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more., HEART OF DARKNESS * AN OUTPOST OF PROGRESS * KARAIN * YOUTHThe finest of all Conrad's tales, 'Heart of Darkness' is set in an atmosphere of mystery and menace, and tells of Marlow's perilous journey up the Congo River to relieve his employer's agent, the renowned and formidable Mr Kurtz. What he sees on his journey, and his eventual encounter with Kurtz, horrify and perplex him, and call into question the very bases of civilization and human nature. Endlessly reinterpreted by critics and adapted for film, radio, and television, the story shows Conrad at his most intense and sophisticated.The other three tales in this volume depict corruption and obsession, and question racial assumptions. Set in the exotic surroundings of Africa, Malaysia. and the east, they variously appraise the glamour, folly, and rapacity of imperial adventure. This revised edition uses the English first edition texts and has a new chronology and bibliography. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more., 'Heart of Darkness' is Conrad's finest tale and tells of Marlow's journey up the Congo River to meet Mr Kurtz. This volume also includes 'An Outpost of Progress', 'Karain', and 'Youth' in a revised edition using the English first edition texts and with new chronology and bibliography.

LC Classification NumberPR6005.O4