Deep in the African continent, a young sailor named Marlow journeys upriver in search of Kurtz, an ivory trader who has become a legend. What begins as a colonial expedition soon turns into a descent into the unknown: the impenetrable jungle, the violence of imperialism, and, above all, the shadows that dwell within the human heart. First published in 1899, Heart of Darkness is one of the most influential works of modern literature. Conrad weaves a disturbing and ambiguous tale in which adventure merges with philosophical reflection, and outward exploration becomes an inward inquiry into power, corruption, and moral fragility. A masterpiece that continues to challenge readers more than a century later.