Charles Marlow narrates the story, recounting his determined search for Kurtz, an ivory trader deeply entrenched in the jungle, managing a distant outpost. As Marlow delves deeper into the Congo, he notices a growing sense of detachment within himself and his surroundings. “Heart of Darkness” has seen extensive re-publication and translation across numerous languages. It served as the inspiration for Francis Ford Coppola’s 1979 film “Apocalypse Now” and ranked 67th on the Modern Library’s list of the top 100 English novels of the 20th century in 1998. Literary critic Harold Bloom noted the extensive analysis of “Heart of Darkness” in academic circles, attributing it to Conrad’s adept use of ambiguity.
