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Set in London during 1886, the narrative follows Mr. Adolf Verloc, a spy entangled in a web of anarchism, espionage, and terrorism. As one of Joseph Conrad's later political works, it explores the darker aspects of society, particularly through Verloc's exploitative relationship with his brother-in-law Stevie, who has a learning difficulty. The novel marks a departure from Conrad's earlier maritime tales, delving into the complexities of political intrigue and moral ambiguity.
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The Secret Agent A Simple Tale, Joseph Conrad
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- Released
- 2021
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Joseph Conrad
- Publisher
- Maven Books
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 284
- ISBN13
- 9789387488274
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Psychological Topics, Mystery Novels, Social Issues, Literary Fiction, Crime Series
- First published
- 1907
- Original title
- The Secret Agent
- Rating
- 3.55 out of 5
- Description
- Set in London during 1886, the narrative follows Mr. Adolf Verloc, a spy entangled in a web of anarchism, espionage, and terrorism. As one of Joseph Conrad's later political works, it explores the darker aspects of society, particularly through Verloc's exploitative relationship with his brother-in-law Stevie, who has a learning difficulty. The novel marks a departure from Conrad's earlier maritime tales, delving into the complexities of political intrigue and moral ambiguity.