“ We live, as we dream—alone... ”
Joseph Conrad, Heart of Darkness (1899). copy citation
| Author | Joseph Conrad |
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| Source | Heart of Darkness |
| Topic | life dream loneliness |
| Date | 1899 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/219/219-h/219-h.htm |
Context
“No, it is impossible; it is impossible to convey the life-sensation of any given epoch of one's existence—that which makes its truth, its meaning—its subtle and penetrating essence. It is impossible. We live, as we dream—alone….»
He paused again as if reflecting, then added: «Of course in this you fellows see more than I could then. You see me, whom you know….»
It had become so pitch dark that we listeners could hardly see one another.” source
He paused again as if reflecting, then added: «Of course in this you fellows see more than I could then. You see me, whom you know….»
It had become so pitch dark that we listeners could hardly see one another.” source
Meaning and analysis
