Conrad, Joseph

Marlow comes face to face with the corruption and despair that lies at the heart of human existence when he undertakes a journey on behalf of a Belgian trading company up the Congo River in search of the tormented white ivory trader, Kurtz.

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.

As a young ship's officer in the British Mercantile Marine, Jim is branded a coward when he deserts a passenger-crowded ship he believes is sinking. Trying to atone for his cowardice, he prowls the unmapped jungles of the Far East in search of the feudal warlord who is terrorizing the peace-loving natives. He helps the enslaved natives, is raped by a tribal chief, and finally sacrifices his life for them. A tale of both cowardice and redemption. Includes critical reviews and interpretations.

A mysterious drifter named Axel Heyst rescues a "bad girl" from a seedy tropical hotel and takes her home to Samburan, his own island in the East Indies. Three intruders follow them and bring horror, death, and a strange, haunting victory.

A collection of three works by Conrad including an introduction by the editor and a glossary of nautical terms.

Contains "Heart of Darkness" in which an English trading company sends a sea captain to find a renegade trader who has become mad with greed and power over the natives in the Congo; and includes other short stories, an introduction to author, questions, and suggestions for further reading.