"Heart of Darkness" by Joseph Conrad is a novella written during the late 19th century. This gripping tale explores the journey of Marlow, a sailor who is drawn to a mysterious river in Africa that promises adventure but serves as a conduit to the darkest recesses of human nature, colonial exploitation, and moral ambiguity. At the start of the novella, the setting unfolds aboard the Nellie, a yawl anchored on the Thames River. As the crew waits for the tide, Marlow reflects on the historical significance of the river and the dark places it once connected to. He begins to shar