Dark allegory describes the narrator's journey up the Congo River and his meeting with, and fascination by, Mr. Kurtz, a mysterious personage who dominates the unruly inhabitants of the region. Masterly blend of adventure, character development, psychological penetration. Considered by many Conrad's finest, most enigmatic story.

Suggested Book Club Questions for Heart of Darkness (Dover Thrift Editions) (Fiction)

The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on Heart of Darkness (Dover Thrift Editions):

• Did Joseph Conrad emphasize any specific themes throughout Heart of Darkness (Dover Thrift Editions)? What do you think Joseph Conrad is trying to explain with this theme?
• What was unique about the setting of Heart of Darkness (Dover Thrift Editions) and how did it affect the storyline?
• Could you relate to any of the characters? If so, which ones and why?
• How do characters change or learn throughout Heart of Darkness (Dover Thrift Editions)? What events caused these changes? Have you or someone you know experienced the same thing?
• How does Heart of Darkness (Dover Thrift Editions) reveal Joseph Conrad's own perspectives about people and the world? For a lively discussion, describe why you think Joseph Conrad is liberal or conservative.
• Did certain parts of Heart of Darkness (Dover Thrift Editions) affect you emotionally? Why did it evoke those emotions?
• Did Joseph Conrad's point of view on things lend new perspective to your own view of the world?

Suggested Book Club Questions for Heart of Darkness (Dover Thrift Editions) (Non-fiction)

The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on Heart of Darkness (Dover Thrift Editions):

• Did Joseph Conrad make persuasive arguments in Heart of Darkness (Dover Thrift Editions)? Did Heart of Darkness (Dover Thrift Editions) change or reinforce your opinion on the subject?
• What did you learn from Heart of Darkness (Dover Thrift Editions)?
• How does Joseph Conrad present the information and did you enjoy it?
• How is Joseph Conrad biased within Heart of Darkness (Dover Thrift Editions)? Is there a political slant to what is being discussed and how does it impact the book?
• What, if anything, does Heart of Darkness (Dover Thrift Editions) make you want to read next? Why?