Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad AUDIOBOOK

Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad is a haunting and powerful novella that delves deep into the human psyche, imperialism, and the murky line between civilization and savagery. First published in 1899, it is widely considered one of the most important and influential works of modern literature.

The story follows Charles Marlow, a seaman and traveler, as he recounts his harrowing journey up the Congo River in search of the enigmatic and once-revered ivory trader, Mr. Kurtz. As Marlow ventures deeper into the African interior, he is confronted not only by the brutal realities of European colonialism, but by the disturbing realization of humanity’s capacity for cruelty and moral decay.

Kurtz, once a symbol of idealistic enterprise, has become a figure consumed by power and madness—his infamous final words, “The horror! The horror!” echoing as a chilling summation of the novel’s critique of imperial hypocrisy and the darkness within all men. Conrad’s poetic yet layered prose builds an oppressive, dreamlike atmosphere that captures the tension between light and shadow, order and chaos.

A complex and deeply introspective work, Heart of Darkness invites listeners to reflect on ethics, identity, and the blurred boundaries of civilization. This audiobook is essential for fans of psychological fiction, literary classics, and thought-provoking narratives that confront uncomfortable truths with unflinching insight.

Audiobook time & format: 3h53m06s, OPUS, 176 Mo

Audiobook free extract time & format : 5m (see below to listen), WAV

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