Richard Adams analyzes the title and opening paragraphs of Heart of Darkness, showing that neither gives the reader clues regarding the subject matter and focus of the story.
This introduction sets ‘Heart of Darkness’ in the context of Conrad’s life, sketches the process of its composition, and outlines its critical history.
Di Cuore di Tenebra la Linea d’ombra rappresenta idealmente l’antecedente immediato, anche se è stata scritta diciott’anni circa dopo l’altro racconto.