... Brace & World, New York, 1965, page 61). This quote by William Golding sums up his view of the soul of mankind. This feeling is shared by many authors, especially modern ones. In his book The Heart of Darkness, Joseph Conrad explores man's inner darkness as he travels through the Congo in search of another trader named Kurtz ... impressionist movement greatly inspired Conrad and led to the vivid language used to create the deeply disturbed tone of the novel. Golding and Conrad were both heavily influence by contemporary trends, both political and literary. In addition to the background, b...

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