Colonialism in Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness
Download or Read eBook Colonialism in Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness PDF written by Claudia Durst Johnson and published by Greenhaven Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2012-03-23 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Claudia Durst Johnson |
Publisher | : Greenhaven Publishing LLC |
Total Pages | : 163 |
Release | : 2012-03-23 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780737765649 |
ISBN-13 | : 073776564X |
Rating | : 4/5 (49 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Colonialism in Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness by : Claudia Durst Johnson
Book excerpt: This compelling volume examines Joseph Conrad's life and writings, with a specific look at key ideas related to Heart of Darkness. The text discusses a variety of topics, including the evil pettiness behind colonial bureaucracy; facing colonialism's racial divide; the relationship between Victorian ethics, new science, and colonialism; and modern views of colonialism, including colonialism in North African countries and multinational corporate abuse in India.