Imperialism Exposed in Conrad's Heart of Darkness “Heart of Darkness” by Joseph Conrad is a novel about European imperialism and its far-reaching effects. Conrad narrates his personal views through the protagonist, Marlow, who learns a lot about imperialism during a trip to the African Congo. Although “Heart of Darkness” appears to be an anti-imperialist work, this is not entirely true. Conrad condemns the overly idealistic nature of imperialism, but does not attack the competent way in which Britain uses it. of the sacred fire" - the fire of civilization (1428). Marlow himself had "shuddered with enthusiasm" at the idea of ​​imperialism, as his friends do when they remember the past, but all this before his experience in the Congo, where he discovered the rudeness of the Belgians Marlow believes that imperialism is not always "a pretty thing", but if the conquest of land is discussed in the middle of the article..... .al, 1988. Edward W. Said, The World, the Text and Criticism (Cambridge, Mass.: Harvard University Press, 1983) 13. Hillman, James. historical events,” Spring (1986): 29-57.McLynn, Frank. Hearts of Darkness: The European Exploration of Africa. New York: Carol & Gey, 1992. Meyers, Jeffrey Joseph Conrad. Scribner's Sons, 1991. Patrick Brantlinger, “Heart of Darkness: Anti-Imperialism, Racism or Impressionism (Fall?), 1985) 364.