Name: L'Agent Secret (in French)
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Author: Joseph Conrad
ISBN: 9781515070436

Type

Physical Book

Author

Joseph Conrad

Translated by

H. D. Davray

Publisher

Createspace

Language

French

Pages

274

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

22.9x15.2x1.5 cm

Weight

0.37 kg.

ISBN13

9781515070436

Synopsis "L'Agent Secret (in French)"

À la fin du XIXe siècle, Verloc, agent secret d'une puissance étrangère, infiltre les anarchistes et terroristes de son pays réfugiés à Londres. Il doit mener de front sa vie d'agent secret et sa vie familiale, avec sa femme, accompagnée de sa mère vieille et malade et de son frère, handicapé mental. Sommé par sa hiérarchie de se secouer et de réveiller les Anglais, il va s'impliquer dans un plan visant à poser une bombe à l'observatoire de Greenwich... Conrad nous fait un beau portrait, très détaillé, du monde qui gravite autour de notre héros, et de la destruction de cette misérable famille.

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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