heart of darkness

Each volume provides discussions of the literary and historical background of novels from various cultures and time periods. Includes concise synopses of plot, characters and themes, a brief author biography, discussion of the story's cultural and historical significance, and excerpted criticism.

Presents vital information on the most-studied short stories at the high school and early-college levels. Each entry contains author biography, plot summary, characters, themes, style, historical context, critical overview, and criticism.

Works included represent a wide range of circumstances in which individuals experience prejudice in American, British and world literature. The discussion goes well beyond race, religion, and gender into ethnicity, social status, mental and physical health, and personal beliefs and behaviors.

Explores the concept of colonialism in Joseph Conrad's "Heart of Darkness," with background information on the author.

Contains a complete plot summary and analysis of Joseph Conrad's "Heart of Darkeness", as well as discussion of the characters and themes, and includes study questions.

Contains stories, poems, novellas, and other works that explore empire and imperialism, including works by Joseph Conrad and Rudyard Kipling.

Explores colonialism in Joseph Conrad's, Heart of darkness, as a work of literature through the lens of the major social issue reflected in it, and features carefully-selected content representing a variety of perspectives.