Part of the routledge guides to literature series this volume is essential reading for all those beginning detailed study of heart of darkness and seeking not only a guide to the novel but a way through the wealth of contextual and critical material that surrounds conrads text. Buy joseph conrads heart of darkness a routledge study guide routledge guides to literature 1 by goonetilleke d c r a isbn 9780415357760 from amazons book store everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Joseph conrads heart of darkness a routledge study guide routledge guides to literature author dcra goonetilleke publisher taylor francis 2007 isbn 0203003780 9780203003787 length. Joseph conrads heart of darkness a routledge study guide 1st edition by dcra goonetilleke september 19 2007 joseph conrads novella heart of darkness has fascinated critics and readers alike engaging them in highly controversial debate as it deals with fundamental issues of good and evil civilisation race love and heroism. A study guide of the heart of darkness by joseph conrad introduction heart of darkness a novella written by joseph conrad was first published in blackwoods magazine in 1899it wasnt printed in book form until 1942 in youth a narrative and two other stories joseph conrad set sail for the belgian congo in 1890 and wrote of his experiences in his novella heart of darkness