The book that inspired Francis Ford Coppola's movie classic, Apocalypse Now, takes us not only into the heart of colonial Africa, but into the darkness of the human soul.

Passing the time while he and his shipmates wait for the tide to turn, Marlow, a seaman, tells of his journey up the Congo; a journey in search of ivory, wealth and power. His tale is dominated by the distant but fascinating figure of Kurtz; worshipped and feared by invaders and natives alike, he is a paradox - beloved, messianic, yet bizarre and dangerous. Marlow comes to be obsessed by Kurtz, and is drawn inexorably toward him and his terrible fate ...

Released to yogie by post

Thank you heaps for sending this to me! I will enjoy reading it, I'm sure :)

So I originally wanted to reread this because I didn’t at all get it when I read it for English class in high school. I unfortunately didn’t really get it this time either. There are too many details left out for it to be an intelligible read. I think I could have used a key or commentary with the book.

But thanks for letting me have this book for so long. I will now release it on to continue its journey!

Released in the bookshelves at Cafe Ritorno, a true Stockholm classic.

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