“I found myself back in the sepulchral city resenting the sight of people hurrying through the streets to filch a little money from each other, to devour their infamous cookery, to gulp their unwholesome beer, to dream their insignificant and silly dreams. They trespassed upon my thoughts.”
Quote by Joseph Conrad
Work
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
Author
Joseph Conrad
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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