Description
The Secret Agent
Paperback
by Conrad, Joseph
- Publisher : Rupa & Co (2000), 308 pages
- Language : English
- Paperback : 2002
- ISBN-10 : 8171674909
- ISBN-13 : 9788171674909
- Weight : 0.5
- Dimensions : 0x0x0 cm
The Secret Agent by Joseph Conrad (2000)
Reviews
Average Rating:
3.6 rating based on 24,717 ratings (all editions)
ISBN-10: 8171674909
ISBN-13: 9788171674909
Goodreads: 5107264
Author(s):
Publisher: Allied Publishers
Published: //1980
The Secret Agent is a novel written by Joseph Conrad and first published in 1907. Set in London in the late 19th century, the story follows the exploits of Adolf Verloc, a spy who works for an unnamed European embassy. Verloc is tasked with carrying out a terrorist attack in London, but his plans are complicated by his dysfunctional family, his own lack of motivation, and the interference of a group of anarchists who he is supposed to be spying on. As the story unfolds, the reader is drawn into a world of political intrigue, betrayal, and violence. The characters are complex and multi-dimensional, each struggling with their own demons and desires. Conrad's writing is vivid and evocative, painting a portrait of a city on the brink of collapse. At its core, The Secret Agent is a study of the human condition and the lengths to which people will go to achieve their goals. It is a gripping tale of espionage and treachery, told with skill and insight by one of the greatest writers of the 20th century.
3.6 rating based on 24,717 ratings (all editions)
ISBN-10: 8171674909
ISBN-13: 9788171674909
Goodreads: 5107264
Author(s):
Published: //1980
The Secret Agent is a novel written by Joseph Conrad and first published in 1907. Set in London in the late 19th century, the story follows the exploits of Adolf Verloc, a spy who works for an unnamed European embassy. Verloc is tasked with carrying out a terrorist attack in London, but his plans are complicated by his dysfunctional family, his own lack of motivation, and the interference of a group of anarchists who he is supposed to be spying on. As the story unfolds, the reader is drawn into a world of political intrigue, betrayal, and violence. The characters are complex and multi-dimensional, each struggling with their own demons and desires. Conrad's writing is vivid and evocative, painting a portrait of a city on the brink of collapse. At its core, The Secret Agent is a study of the human condition and the lengths to which people will go to achieve their goals. It is a gripping tale of espionage and treachery, told with skill and insight by one of the greatest writers of the 20th century.
