Heart of Darkness
by Joseph Conrad
In Conrad's story of Marlowe's ghosts, a sailor and traveler talk about his physical and psychological journey in search of the mysterious Kurz. While traveling to the heart of the African continent, he learns how Kurz gained his power and influence over the local population. Marlowe's struggle to understand his experience leads him to radical doubts not only about his own nature and values, but also about the nature and values of his society.
