Join us on a journey into the darkest reaches of the human soul with the classic novella Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad. Learn about the author's eventful life, the crucial historical context of Congolese history, and both of our personal histories with this book. As well, hear our thoughts on its ambiguous style, thought-provoking themes, and its more controversial aspects. Hopefully at the end of this episode you won't find yourself crying "the horror! the horror!", but you probably will.