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"Land in a swamp, march through the woods, and in some inland post feel the savagery, the utter savagery, had closed around him- all that mysterious life of the wilderness that stirs in the forest, in the jungles, in the hearts of wild men." Conrad uses vivid im ....

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.... historical account of the events taking place in 18nth century Africa. At times he goes into severe detail, in situations in which he is taken aback. This includes the travels through the marsh and swamp lands, the treatment of the natives, and the appearance of the new environment. When defining his surroundings he often uses transitions that revert back to the title of the work, allowing him to keep a theme of fear, death, and most significantly darkness. The setting is notably a major focus point in Conrad's work, and although time plays little role in the novel, the background encompasses much of the story line, and teaches the reader the con ....