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In this pair of literary voyages into the inner self, Joseph Conrad has written two of the most chilling, disturbing, and noteworthy pieces of fiction of the twentieth century. Heart of Darkness is a devastating commentary on the corruptibility of humanity. Based on Conrad's... Read Full Overview

Heart Of Darkness . The story of the civilized, enlightened Mr. Kurtz who embarks on a harrowing "night journey" into the savage heart of Africa, only to find his dark and evil soul. The Secret Sharer . The saga of a young, inexperienced skipper forced to decide the fate of a... Read Full Overview

ENDURING LITERATURE ILLUMINATED BY PRACTICAL SCHOLARSHIP Two of Joseph Conrad's most compelling and haunting works, in which the deepest perceptions and desires of the human heart and mind are explored. EACH ENRICHED CLASSIC EDITION INCLUDES: - A concise introduction that gives... Read Full Overview

The Secret Sharer The recently appointed captain of a ship anchored in the Gulf of Siam (now Thailand), feels like a stranger to his new command, the ship and his crew. As a goodwill gesture towards the crew, he announces he will take the anchor watch until one a.m., something... Read Full Overview

In this pair of literary voyages into the inner self, Joseph Conrad has written two of the most chilling, disturbing, and noteworthy pieces of fiction of this century. Heart of Darkness , which first appeared in Blackwood's Magazine in 1902, makes a devastating comment on the... Read Full Overview

Depicts factory life in Chicago in the first years of the 20th century.

Depicts factory life in Chicago in the first years of the 20th century.

Depicts factory life in Chicago in the first years of the 20th century.

Depicts factory life in Chicago in the first years of the 20th century.

Depicts factory life in Chicago in the first years of the 20th century.