Heart of Darkness

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Heart of Darkness

As of November 2026, Heart of Darkness has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Extra History (Jan 2026).

Heart of Darkness is an 1899 novella by Polish-British novelist Joseph Conrad, in which sailor Charles Marlow tells the story of his assignment as steamer captain for a Belgian company in the African interior. The novel is widely regarded as a critique of European colonial rule in Africa, whilst also examining the themes of power dynamics and morality. Although Conrad does not name the river on which most of the narrative takes place, at the time of writing, the Congo Free State—the location of

Heart of Darkness at a glance
Mentioned in1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026)
First heardJan 2026 on Extra History
Author
Published1899
PublisherIndependently Published
SubjectsFiction, Romance, Degeneration
ISBN9781584722588
GenreFiction, Romance, Degeneration

Who talks about Heart of Darkness on podcasts?

Heart of Darkness came up; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on Extra History.