Heart of Darkness

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Set against the backdrop of colonial Africa, the narrative follows Charles Marlow, an English ferry-boat captain tasked with transporting ivory. His journey takes a darker turn as he seeks to retrieve the enigmatic Kurtz, a man whose ideals and experiences challenge Marlow's understanding of civilization and savagery. The story delves into themes of imperialism, morality, and the human psyche, ultimately exploring the profound impact of colonial exploitation on both the colonizers and the colonized.