About the Audiobook
Charles Marlow, a steamboat captain, journeys deep into the African Congo to retrieve the mysterious ivory trader, Mr. Kurtz. As Marlow penetrates the 'heart of darkness,' he witnesses the brutality of colonial exploitation and the terrifying depths of human savagery. Joseph Conrad's novella is a powerful and unsettling critique of imperialism and a study of the corruption of the human soul.
Key Characters
- Charles Marlow
- Mr. Kurtz
- The Manager
- The Russian Trader
Themes & Mood
DarkAtmosphericPsychologicalDisturbingPhilosophical