Joseph Conrad's Heart Of Darkness is an epic tale about a sailor named Marlow and his ongoing search for the elusive Mr. Kurtz. This site contains detailed information that can help you gain a better understanding of the classic novel that inspired Apocalypse Now. Use the links on the left to navigate through the site:
- Author: A biography on the book's author, Joseph Conrad
- Characters: Detailed outlines of all the significant characters in Heart Of Darkness
- Summary: Thorough summaries as well as analysis of the novel
- Quiz: A sample quiz based on facts from the novel
- Essay: A sample essay based on the theme and stylistic techniques in Heart of Darkness
- Symbolism: A list of symbols used in the novel and their meanings
- Links: Links to other sites relating to Heart of Darkness
Copyright Jan. 2001, Funky Bagels Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Send questions or comments to roy1@adelphia.net