Name: The Secret Agent
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Author: Joseph Conrad
ISBN: 9781533588074

Type

Physical Book

Author

Joseph Conrad

Publisher

Createspace

Language

English

Pages

236

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

19.8x12.9x1.3 cm

Weight

0.24 kg.

ISBN13

9781533588074

Synopsis "The Secret Agent"

'The condemned social order has not been built up on paper and ink, and I don't fancy that a combination of paper and ink will ever put an end to it' LONDON 1886 Adolf Verlac is a small businessman living with his wife and her brother. Neither is aware that Verlac is also a member of an anarchist cell... ...and the anarchist cell is not aware the Verlac is in the employ of a foreign power as an agent provocateur... Verlac's intrigues involve him deeply in acts of terror, murder and tragedy. One of Joseph Conrad's finest works, The Secret Agent is now regarded as one of the most important literary works of the Twentieth Century with particular praise often given to Conrad's prescience in his prediction of the rise of terrorism and anarchy. "The most brilliant novelistic study of terrorism" THE NEW YORK TIMES

Joseph Conrad

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Joseph Conrad (1857-1924) was a Polish-British writer known for his tales about the sea, colonialism, and the psychological struggles of individuals facing adversity. His work is characterized by the exploration of themes such as morality, despair, and the absurdity of human existence. Born in Ukraine, Conrad spent much of his life as a sailor before turning to writing, which significantly influenced his narrative style.

Among his most notable works are Heart of Darkness (1899), Lord Jim (1900), and Nostromo (1904). Although he did not receive major awards during his lifetime, his influence on 20th-century literature is undeniable, being considered a precursor of modern narrative.

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