The Fascination of the Abomination

From Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad
Marlow's meditation on the young Roman in ancient Britain captures the novel's central psychological theme: the lure of regression and savagery.
Part 1
The fascination of the abomination—you know. Imagine the growing regrets, the longing to escape, the powerless disgust, the surrender, the hate.
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