A darkly provocative novel about the dark side of colonization in Africa. The story of the enigmatic Mr. Kurtz and his outpost in the depths of the Congo as told by Charles Marlow is an adventure tale that examines the intent and effects of colonization. It remains one of the most controversial and profound writings of world literature.
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