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The Secret Agent
Overview
The Secret Agent is Joseph Conrad's intriguing and darkly humourous novel of anarchists, spies and agents-provocateurs. Set in London in 1886, it tells the story of Mr Verloc, a shop-keeper and secret agent, who becomes involved in a plot to blow up the Royal Observatory at Greenwich. Written at a time when violent protest was increasing, The Secret Agent is widely considered one of Conrad's finest novels, and foretells the rise of anarchism and terrorism. A moving depiction of a corrupt society, and an unforgettable tale of betrayal and despair, The Secret Agent is a must for any reader interested in the roots of terrorism, human motivation and the clash of political ideas.
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- ISBN-13: 9780994376664
- ISBN-10: 0994376669
- Publisher: Thalassic Press
- Publish Date: September 2015
- Dimensions: 7.99 x 5.24 x 0.51 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.58 pounds
- Page Count: 226
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