feb 1, 1899 - "Heart of Darkness"

Description:

Heart of Darkness critiques New Imperialism by showing the cruelty and corruption of European colonialism in Africa. It reveals how imperialists become morally corrupted, challenging the idea of imperialism as a "civilizing mission." The novella is important because it shows the dark side of colonialism and its impact on both the colonizers and the colonized.

Added to timeline:

Date: