This is the perfect edition for the student or general reader providing, in a single volume, a comprehensive analysis of "Heart of Darkness." The book includes: the full text together with guiding questions and detailed annotations; introductory chapters on the biographical, historical, philosophical and literary background; a detailed commentary and an analysis of critical reaction to the text; and a full bibliography with a guide to further reading. The author's aim is to meet the needs of students up to college level, of their teachers, and of the general reader who wishes to experience and enjoy one of the most important works of the twentieth century.