Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad | Plot Summary

Joseph Conrad's book Heart of Darkness is set in the 1890s in the height of European colonization of Africa. Main character Charlie Marlow undertakes a dangerous journey deep into the African jungle to meet Kurtz, an important and mysterious ivory company agent who may have lost his mind. When he arrives at his destination, Marlow's unforgettable encounter with Kurtz delivers powerful, unsettling questions about the nature of man, greed, and imperialism that have resonated long after the book's publication.

Kristen Over, Associate Professor at Northeastern Illinois University, provides an in-depth summary and analysis of Joseph Conrad's book Heart of Darkness. Download the free study guide and infographic for Heart of Darkness here:

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[ashliethomas]

The map at 1:18 should have #2 as the Central Station and #3 as the Inner Station -- Kurtz is the manager of the Inner Station.

[fZjKy]

Professor Kristen Over, Associate Professor at Northeastern Illinois University, thank you for this empowering history lesson. from Mary Heyens, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

[rexyyoyo]

All clear. Perfectly explained. Thank you so much. But, I'm a little confused @ 1:09. Wasn't the no-2 station supposed to be the central station and no-3 > inner station?? But it's written on the video the opposite way.

[amliaa]

Thank you so much for making these videos!!

[Rehaan-]

Many thanks, kindly upload playlist of Pride & prejudice

[portraitofyun]

great video, just curious. Is anyone watching this video also studying for Wiegman? Just wondering.

[phaedrussmith]

I don't think the men sitting on the boat were friends.