Adventure

Heart of Darkness (version 3)

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  • 1899 first published
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Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness (version 3) (1899) is an adventure fiction novel.

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About Heart of Darkness (version 3)

Heart of Darkness tells the story of an English seaman, Charles Marlow, who embarks on a voyage up the Congo River and into the African wilderness. He soon becomes obsessed with the success of an ivory trading commander, Kurtz. Little does he know, Kurtz has been consumed with darkness and has begun his descent into madness... Summary by cadastra.
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Who wrote Heart of Darkness (version 3)?

Heart of Darkness (version 3) was written by Joseph Conrad and first published in 1899.

What genre is Heart of Darkness (version 3)?

It is usually shelved as Adventure.

Is there a free audiobook of Heart of Darkness (version 3)?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 3 h 49 min.

What books are similar to Heart of Darkness (version 3)?

Readers who like it often enjoy Dracula, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and The Time Machine.

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