conrad, joseph

The story of a young and inexperienced sea captain whose first command finds him with a ship becalmed in tropical seas and a crew smitten with fever. As he wrestles with his conscience and his sense of isolation, he crosses the "shadow-line" between youth and adulthood.

"Heart of Darkness" is the study of race and greed and the ruthlessness of imperialism.

Presents the unabridged text of Joseph Conrad's "Heart of Darkness," along with scene-by-scene summaries, an overview of the story's plot, discussion questions with answers, a brief biography of Joseph Conrad, and more.

The story of Polish-born Jozef Korzeniowski who became the English writer Joseph Conrad.

Briefly surveys the life of Joseph Conrad and analyzes in depth some of his major works.