Heart of Darkness
Joseph Conrad
13 people recommended it in 11 threads, 2009–2024.
What people on Hacker News said
Joseph Conrad was 50 to 100 years ahead of his time. His story of European exploitation of Africa and the underlying racism that empowered that still, sadly has many parallels to our world.
If you like audio books Kenneth Branagh’s reading of Heart of Darkness is incredible. I listen to it all the time. He really brings out the dark humour in Marlow’s narration.
Heart of Darkness by Conrad, who seems more prophetic all the time.
Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad, very short book with a glimpse into post colonial colonialism in remote locations. Wanted to read a book about Congo.
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