Heart of Darkness and Selected Short Fiction
by Joseph Conrad, A. Michael Matin
Heart of Darkness and Selected Short Fiction by Joseph Conrad, A. Michael Matin holds a well received rating of 3.75 out of 5, based on 18.9K reader ratings. First published in 1899. The book spans 261 pages.
About Heart of Darkness and Selected Short Fiction
Heart of Darkness and Selected Short Fiction, by Joseph Conrad, is part of the Barnes & Noble Classics series, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of Barnes & Noble Classics: * New introductions commissioned from today's top writers and scholars * Biographies of the authors * Chronologies of contemporary historical, biographical, and cultural events * Footnotes and endnotes * Selective discussions of imitations, parodies, poems, books, plays, paintings, operas, statuary, and films inspired by the work * Comments by other famous authors * Study questions to challenge the reader's viewpoints and expectations * Bibliographies for further reading * Indices & Glossaries, when appropriateAll editions are beautifully designed and are printed to superior specifications; some include illustrations of historical interest. Barnes & Noble Classics pulls together a constellation of influences—biographical, historical, and literary—to enrich each reader's understanding of these enduring works.One of the most haunting stories ever written, Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness follows Marlow, a riverboat captain, on a voyage into the African Congo at the height of European colonialism. Astounded by the brutal depravity he witnesses, Marlow becomes obsessed with meeting Kurtz, a famously idealistic and able man stationed farther along the river. What he finally discovers, however, is a horror beyond imagining. Heart of Darkness is widely regarded as a masterpiece for its vivid study of human nature and the greed and ruthlessness of imperialism. This collection also includes three of Conrad’s finest short stories: “Youth,” the author’s largely autobiographical tale of a young man’s ill-fated sea voyage, in which Marlow makes his first appearance, “The Secret Sharer,” and “Amy Forster.” Features a map of the Congo Free State.A. Michael Matin is a professor in the English Department of Warren Wilson College in Asheville, North Carolina. He has published articles on various twentieth-century British and postcolonial writers.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Joseph Conrad, A. Michael Matin |
| Published | 1899 |
| Pages | 261 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Horror, Books |
| Average Rating | 3.75 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 18,873 |
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What genre is Heart of Darkness and Selected Short Fiction?
Heart of Darkness and Selected Short Fiction is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Horror. Its primary genre classification is Horror.
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Based on 18.9K reader ratings, Heart of Darkness and Selected Short Fiction has an average score of 3.75 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Heart of Darkness and Selected Short Fiction?
Heart of Darkness and Selected Short Fiction has 261 pages.
Who wrote Heart of Darkness and Selected Short Fiction?
Heart of Darkness and Selected Short Fiction was written by Joseph Conrad, A. Michael Matin. It was first published in 1899.
What is the ISBN for Heart of Darkness and Selected Short Fiction?
The ISBN-13 for Heart of Darkness and Selected Short Fiction is 9781593080210.0.
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