Heart of Darkness : Considered as one of the greatest novellas.
In the English language, Heart of Darkness is considered as one of the greatest novellas. Although from the exterior, it may seem like a dreamlike tale of adventures and mystery, which is set in central Africa, it is the story of man’s emblematic journey into his inner being. The ambiguity of Conrad’s narrative and conflicting interpretations of its actual meaning was contributed by the profusion of vivid details that are important on both symbolic and literal levels.
The Heart of Darkness was written in 1899 and was initially published in the blackwood’s magazine in a serial form, but finally, it was published in the form of a book in 1902 which was named Youth: A Narrative, and Two Other Stories. Later in the year 1942, it was published separately. Many believe that the characters and incidents in the Heart of Darkness were written based on factual bases and from personal experiences of Conrad and as evidence of this speculation a diary was found during the subsequent voyage.
