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The Secret Agent|Joseph Conrad

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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