Heart of Darkness and The Secret Sharer
Author: Joseph Conrad
In this pair of literary voyages into the inner self, Conrad wrote two of the most chilling, disturbing, and noteworthy pieces of fiction of the 20th century. “Heart of Darkness” and “The Secret Sharer” encapsulate his literary achievements–and his haunting portrayal of the dark side of man. Revised reissue…..Read More
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