Narwhal (narwhal)'s status on Sunday, 01-Mar-15 01:23:39 UTC
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@darkw00d It's genuinely one of the most complex pieces of fiction I've ever read. It's not only a mediation of the dichotomy of barbarism as opposed to civilization, but also a complex critique and speculation of imperialism. There's a lot to digest, and it's also worth noting that Joseph Conrad did not actually speak English fluently until his 20s and lots of his English prose is inspired by non-English prose, which drastically impacts his narrative style.
