{"product_id":"heart-of-darkness","title":"Heart of Darkness","description":"\u003ch4 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"95\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA journey inward as much as outward, where the boundaries of civilization dissolve into shadow.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"508\"\u003eIn \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHeart of Darkness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJoseph Conrad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e presents a haunting exploration of imperial ambition, moral ambiguity, and the depths of human consciousness. Framed as a tale told aboard a ship on the Thames, the narrative unfolds as a recollection of a voyage into the African interior, where the familiar structures of order give way to something more uncertain and unsettling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"995\"\u003eCharles Marlow, a riverboat captain, travels into the Congo in search of Kurtz, an ivory trader whose reputation has grown to mythic proportions. As Marlow advances deeper into the landscape, he encounters not only the physical challenges of the journey, but the psychological disintegration of those who have succumbed to isolation and unchecked power. Kurtz himself emerges as a figure both charismatic and terrifying, embodying the extremes of ambition unrestrained by moral limits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003eConrad’s prose moves with deliberate intensity, revealing how external exploration becomes a mirror of inner descent. \u003cem data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003eHeart of Darkness\u003c\/em\u003e endures as a powerful meditation on power, perception, and the fragile veneer of civilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003eThis Carlini Classics edition presents the complete, unabridged text in a beautifully designed format made to last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1550\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8vgekt\" data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003eA profound exploration of imperialism and moral ambiguity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w5n1bm\" data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003eA psychologically rich narrative of journey and transformation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"u5gi4l\" data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1550\"\u003eA timeless reflection on power, isolation, and human nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in multiple formats:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaperback \u0026amp; Hardcover:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beautifully designed print editions presenting the complete, unabridged text made to last.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEbook:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e DRM-free EPUB compatible with Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, and all major e-readers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudiobook:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Professionally narrated, complete and unabridged, available on all major audiobook platforms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1688\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eElegantly produced and enduring in form, this edition preserves Conrad’s haunting vision in a volume designed for lasting contemplation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Joseph_Conrad\"\u003eJoseph Conrad\u003c\/a\u003e (1857–1924) was a Polish-British author renowned for his masterful storytelling and exploration of the complexities of human nature. His works, including \u003cem\u003eHeart of Darkness\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLord Jim\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eNostromo\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into themes of imperialism, morality, and the struggles of the individual in an indifferent world. Conrad’s evocative prose and psychological depth have cemented his legacy as one of the greatest writers in English literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa Carlini","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":54450360353140,"sku":null,"price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ebook","offer_id":54450360385908,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":54450360418676,"sku":"9612921000055","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":54450360451444,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/5561\/6884\/files\/casa-carlini-external-audiobook-heart-of-darkness-53566672994676.png?v=1779965712","url":"https:\/\/casacarlini.com\/products\/heart-of-darkness","provider":"Casa Carlini","version":"1.0","type":"link"}