Heart of Darkness is often regarded as one of the greatest novels in the English language. Critics commented that Joseph Conrad confronted English readers with the dark realities of the colonial project that were masked behind the British sovereignty and greatness. Heart of Darkness has also experienced controversy. Author and critic Chinua Achebe claimed that Joseph Conrad was a racist. The complex and nuanced writing style of Heart of Darkness makes it a text worth analysing and challenging. It was ranked no. 32 among the 100 best novels of all times by The Guardian. The Congo Diary is the title given to the notebooks in which Conrad kept notes about his travels and duties as an employee of the Soci?t? Anonyme pour le Commerce du Haut-Congo. The collection is one of the most liked literary works in the world. Complete & unabridged.