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“You know I hate, detest, and can't bear a lie, not because I am straighter than the rest of us, but simply because it appals me. There is a taint of death, a flavour of mortality in lies - which is exactly what I hate and detest in the world - what I want to forget.”

Quote by Joseph Conrad

Book:Heart of Darkness and Other Stories

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Heart of Darkness and Other Stories

This compilation includes Joseph Conrad's influential novella 'Heart of Darkness', which delves into the psychological and moral complexities of colonialism. The collection also features other short stories that further explore similar themes and delve into the human condition. more

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Joseph Conrad, born on December 3, 1857 in Poland and died on August 3, 1924 in the United Kingdom, was a renowned British author of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is known for his profound descriptions of maritime life and his insightful explorations of human nature. more

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