How Long to Read Heart of Darkness and the Secret Sharer

How Long Does it Take to Read Heart of Darkness and the Secret Sharer?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 20 minutes to read Heart of Darkness and the Secret Sharer by Joseph Conrad

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

In this pair of literary voyages into the inner self, Joseph Conrad has written two of the most chilling, disturbing, and noteworthy pieces of fiction of the twentieth century. Heart of Darkness is a devastating commentary on the corruptibility of humanity. Based on Conrad’s own 1890 trip up the Congo River, the story is told by Marlow, the novelist’s alter ego. It is a journey into darkness and horror—both literally, as the narrator descends into a sinister jungle landscape, and metaphorically, as he encounters the morally depraved Mr. Kurtz. The Secret Sharer is the tale of a young sea captain’s first command as he sails into the Gulf of Siam—and into an encounter with his mysterious “double,” the shadow self of the unconscious mind. Joseph Conrad boldly experimented with the novella and novel forms, filled his writing with the exotic places he himself had traveled, and concerned himself with honor, guilt, moral alienation, and sin. Heart of Darkness and The Secret Sharer encapsulate his literary achievements—and his haunting portrayal of the dark side of man. With an Introduction by Joyce Carol Oates and an Afterword by Vince Passaro

How long is Heart of Darkness and the Secret Sharer?

Heart of Darkness and the Secret Sharer by Joseph Conrad is 196 pages long, and a total of 50,176 words.

This makes it 66% the length of the average book. It also has 61% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Heart of Darkness and the Secret Sharer Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 34 minutes to read Heart of Darkness and the Secret Sharer aloud.

What Reading Level is Heart of Darkness and the Secret Sharer?

Heart of Darkness and the Secret Sharer is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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