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"Heart of Darkness" by Joseph Conrad is a novella that explores the dark side of human nature through the journey of the protagonist, Marlow, into the heart of the African Congo. The story is framed as a narrative within a narrative, with Marlow recounting his experiences to a group of men aboard a ship.

The novella delves into themes of imperialism, racism, and the moral ambiguity of human actions. As Marlow travels deeper into the Congo, he encounters the brutal exploitation of the African people and witnesses the destructive impact of European colonization. The character of Kurtz, a mysterious ivory trader, serves as a symbol of the corruption and madness that can result from unchecked power.

The narrative is layered with symbolism and metaphors, creating a rich and complex exploration of the human psyche. Conrad's vivid prose and evocative descriptions contribute to the haunting atmosphere of the story. "Heart of Darkness" has been widely studied and analyzed for its literary significance and its commentary on the darker aspects of human civilization.

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Start Where You Are is an interactive journal designed to help readers nurture their creativity, mindfulness, and self-motivation. It helps readers navigate the confusion and chaos of daily life with a simple reminder: that by taking the time to know ourselves and what those dreams are, we can appreciate the world around us and achieve our dreams.

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Roots: The Saga of an American Family is a 1976 novel written by Alex Haley. It tells the story of Kunta Kinte, an 18th-century African, captured as an adolescent, sold into slavery in Africa, and transported to North America; it follows his life and the lives of his descendants in the United States down to Haley. The release of the novel, combined with its hugely popular television adaptation, Roots (1977), led to a cultural sensation in the United States. The novel spent forty-six weeks on The New York Times Best Seller List, including twenty-two weeks at number one. The last seven chapters of the novel were later adapted in the form of a second miniseries, Roots: The Next Generations (1979). It stimulated interest in African American genealogy and an appreciation for African American history.

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“A first-rate historical page turner.” —New York Times Book Review

The acclaimed and bestselling account of Ferdinand Magellan’s historic 60,000-mile ocean voyage.

Ferdinand Magellan's daring circumnavigation of the globe in the sixteenth century was a three-year odyssey filled with sex, violence, and amazing adventure. Now in Over the Edge of the World, prize-winning biographer and journalist Laurence Bergreen entwines a variety of candid, firsthand accounts, bringing to life this groundbreaking and majestic tale of discovery that changed both the way explorers would henceforth navigate the oceans and history itself.

Now updated to include a new introduction commemorating the 500th anniversary of Magellan’s voyage.

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