Read the excerpt from ‘An Image of Africa: Racism in Conrad’s Heart of Darkness. ? Heart of Darkness projects the image of Africa as ‘the other world,’ the
Read the excerpt from “An Image of Africa: Racism in Conrad’s Heart of Darkness.” Heart of Darkness projects the image of Africa as “the other world,” the antithesis of Europe and therefore of civilization, a place where man’s vaunted intelligence and refinement are finally mocked by triumphant bestiality. The book opens on the River Thames, … Read more