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Under Western Eyes

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Set against the backdrop of revolutionary Russia, the narrative follows Razumov, a young student who grapples with loyalty and morality after betraying his anarchist friend, Victor Haldin, to the authorities. As Razumov becomes a spy for the government, he encounters Haldin's sister, Natalia, igniting a profound love that complicates his feelings of guilt. The novel explores themes of integrity, self-interest, and the moral dilemmas faced in turbulent times, making it a significant character study in Joseph Conrad's oeuvre.

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Under Western Eyes, Joseph Conrad

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Language
English
Publisher
Neeland Media
Released
2021
Format
Paperback
Pages
236
ISBN13
9781420978308
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First published
1911
Original title
Under Western Eyes
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Set against the backdrop of revolutionary Russia, the narrative follows Razumov, a young student who grapples with loyalty and morality after betraying his anarchist friend, Victor Haldin, to the authorities. As Razumov becomes a spy for the government, he encounters Haldin's sister, Natalia, igniting a profound love that complicates his feelings of guilt. The novel explores themes of integrity, self-interest, and the moral dilemmas faced in turbulent times, making it a significant character study in Joseph Conrad's oeuvre.