Heart of Darkness
by Joseph ConradIn the persons of Gradgrind and Bounderby, Dickens stigmatized the prevalent philosophy of utilitarianism which, whether in school or factory, allowed human beings to be caged in a dreary scenery of brick terraces and foul chimneys, to be enslaved to machines and reduced to numbers.
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And don't forget that Heart of Darkness inspired the movie Apocalypse Now. I am looking forward to reading it again. LIKES this bookEmily Hollins LIKES this book
I love the imagery and syntax in this book. Very beautifully crafted with multiple motifs. Very true of society. LIKES this bookWhat did you think of this book?
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