Heart of Darkness - (Character Studies) by Ashley Chantler (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness (1899) is one of the most important literary works of the early twentieth century.
- About the Author: Ashley Chantler is Senior Lecturer in English at the University of Chester, UK.
- 128 Pages
- Literary Criticism, General
- Series Name: Character Studies
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About the Book
This book introduces Heart of Darkness through its key characters - an ideal framework for students looking to develop an advanced understanding of the text.Book Synopsis
Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness (1899) is one of the most important literary works of the early twentieth century. It has provoked much critical debate, on issues such as fin de siècle doubt and pessimism, European colonialism, racism, and misogyny. Engaging with the novel's characters is crucial to understanding its complexity and its criticalhistory.This study includes: an overview of the novel, including an account of its late nineteenth-century context discussions of the narrative structure and the narrators; - chapters analyzing in detail the key characters in relation to the text's themes, issues and historical context; engagement with a range of literary criticism and theory; a conclusion reminding students of the potential of detailed character analysis and close critical reading; a guide to secondary texts and a comprehensive bibliography.
Review Quotes
"An overview of the novel Heart of Darkness joins others in Continuum's 'Character Studies' series and offers discussions of the narrative structure and narrators key to the text's reading. High school to college-level students of Conrad will find this a powerful exploration of the themes and ideas of this classic text, and a 'must' for comprehensive study." -The Literary Shelf (Bookwatch)
."..a lot to offer to teachers...useful aid..." The Use of English, Summer 2009
."..a lot to offer to teachers...useful aid..."The Use of English, Summer 2009
."..A decent appraisal of a truly great novel through substantial consideration of its modern critical analysis and minor character study. This suggests a really useful series from Continuum." - The University of Edinburgh Journal
"Ashley Chantler's introductory study is clear, concise, informative and open-minded. It will help students to explore and enjoy Conrad's complex but rewarding tale." - Cedric Watts, Research Professor of English, University of Sussex, UK
About the Author
Ashley Chantler is Senior Lecturer in English at the University of Chester, UK.Dimensions (Overall): 8.44 Inches (H) x 5.48 Inches (W) x .39 Inches (D)
Weight: .38 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 128
Genre: Literary Criticism
Sub-Genre: General
Series Title: Character Studies
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback
Author: Ashley Chantler
Language: English
Street Date: May 27, 2008
TCIN: 1005134616
UPC: 9780826491749
Item Number (DPCI): 247-17-8553
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 0.38 pounds
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