Heart of darkness
(Book)
Author:
Contributors:
Knowles, Owen, editor,
Hampson, Robert, editor.
Stape, J. H. editor.
Conrad, Joseph, 1857-1924. Congo diary.
Hampson, Robert, editor.
Stape, J. H. editor.
Conrad, Joseph, 1857-1924. Congo diary.
Series:
Published:
New York : Penguin Group, 2007., 1899.
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
xlvii, 136 pages : map ; 20 cm.
Lexile measure:
970L
Status:
Description
"Marlow, a seaman and wanderer, recounts his physical and psychological journey in search of the infamous ivory trader Kurtz. Traveling up river to the heart of the African continent, he gradually becomes obsessed by this enigmatic, wraith-like figure. Marlow's discovery of how Kurtz has gained his position of power over the local people involves him in a radical questioning, not only of his own nature and values, but those of Western civilization"--
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FIC/CONRAD
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9780141441672, 0141441674
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 9, 10 Points
Level 9, 10 Points
Lexile measure:
970
Notes
General Note
General editor, J.H. Stape.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Description
"Marlow, a seaman and wanderer, recounts his physical and psychological journey in search of the infamous ivory trader Kurtz. Traveling up river to the heart of the African continent, he gradually becomes obsessed by this enigmatic, wraith-like figure. Marlow's discovery of how Kurtz has gained his position of power over the local people involves him in a radical questioning, not only of his own nature and values, but those of Western civilization"--,Back cover.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,UG,9.0,10.0,8659.
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Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Conrad, J., Knowles, O., Hampson, R., & Stape, J. H. (2007). Heart of darkness. Penguin Group.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Joseph Conrad et al.. 2007. Heart of Darkness. Penguin Group.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Joseph Conrad et al., Heart of Darkness. Penguin Group, 2007.
MLA Citation (style guide)Conrad, Joseph, et al. Heart of Darkness. Penguin Group, 2007.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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Grouped Work ID:
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