Heart of Darkness

This Norton Critical Edition includes:The text of Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness using the 1902 book publication, meticulously edited and annotated by Paul B. Armstrong.A revised introduction by Armstrong examining the ambiguity of Conrad’s most famous work.Historical photographs and illustrations, a map of the Congo Free State, and excerpts from three graphic novel adaptations.A historical timeline of the Congo compiled by Armstrong, contextual selections on imperialism and nineteenth-century attitudes toward race, and works by Conrad related to the novel.A wide-ranging collection of scholarship including early twentieth-century responses to the novel, postcolonial critiques, essays showcasing varied critical and theoretical perspectives, and writings on adaptations.A chronology of Conrad’s life and a selected bibliography.