"Heart of Darkness has had an influence that goes beyond the specifically
literary. This parable of a man's 'heart of darkness' dramatized in the alleged 'Dark Continent' of
Africa transcended its late Victorian era to acquire the stature of one of the great, if troubling,
visionary works of western civilization."Joyce Carol Oates
Compelling, exotic, and suspenseful, Heart of Darkness is far more than just an adventure
story. The novel explores deep into the dark regions of the hearts and souls of its characters and
into the conflicts prevalent in more primitive cultures. It is also a striking picture of the moral
deterioration that can result from prolonged isolation.
Marlow, the story's narrator, tells his friends of an experience in the British Congo where he once
ran a river steamer for a trading company. He tells of the ivory traders' cruel exploitation of the
natives there. Chief among these is a greedy and treacherous European named Kurtz, who has
used savagery to obtain semi-divine power over the natives. While Marlow tries to get Kurtz back
down the river, Kurtz tries to justify his actions, asserting that he has seen into the very heart of
things.
Written By : Noel Coward
Narrator : Simon Jones
Published By : Harper Collins US
Length : 6 hours
Type : Poetry
Classic Literature
Music Related
Price : $29.95 $19.95
A perfect blend of vintage Noel Coward sure to be enjoyed by faithful fans and new listeners. More... |
Written By : Edward Gibbon
Narrator : Neville Jason
Published By : Select Music & Distribution
Length : 8 hours 20 minutes
Type : Classic Literature
Ancient
Price : $27.25
One of the greatest texts in the English language. More... |
Written By : William Shakespeare
Narrator : Hannah Gordon
Published By : BBC Audiobooks Ltd
Length : 1 minutes
Type : Shakespeare
Classic Literature
Price : $1.65
In this recording from the BBC Sound Archives, Hannah Gordon is Shakespeare's wise Portia. More... |
Written By : Samuel Butler
Narrator : Frederick Davidson
Published By : Blackstone Audio Inc
Length : 16 hours
Type : Classic Literature
Price : $44.95 $29.95
Every generation finds in The Way of All Flesh a reaffirmation of youth’s rightful struggle against the tyranny of harsh parents and its admirable will for freedom of personal expression. This is a fascinating character study of a young man who survives the influence of a hateful, hypocritical... More... |
Written By : William Shakespeare
Narrator : Full Cast Performance
Published By : BBC Audiobooks Ltd
Length : 3 hours
Type : Dramatizations
Classic Literature
Shakespeare
Audio Theater
Price : $22.25
Douglas Henshall, Sophie Dahl and Susannah York star in Shakespeare's passionate story of doomed love. BBC Radio has a unique heritage when it comes to Shakespeare. Since 1923, when the newly... More... |
