The Secret Agent A Simple Tale
| AUTHOR | Conrad, Joseph |
| PUBLISHER | Maven Books (07/01/2021) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
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The Secret Agent: A Simple Tale is a novel by Joseph Conrad, published in 1907. The story is set in London in 1886 and deals with Mr Adolf Verloc and his work as a spy for an unnamed country (presumably Russia). The Secret Agent is one of Conrad's later political novels in which he moved away from his former tales of seafaring. The novel deals broadly with anarchism, espionage and terrorism. It also deals with exploitation of the vulnerable in Verloc's relationship with his brother-in-law Stevie, who has a learning difficulty.
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ISBN-13:
9789387488274
ISBN-10:
9387488276
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
284
Carton Quantity:
28
Product Dimensions:
5.50 x 0.60 x 8.50 inches
Weight:
0.73 pound(s)
Country of Origin:
US
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Literary Collections | General
Literary Collections | General
Dewey Decimal:
FIC
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The Secret Agent: A Simple Tale is a novel by Joseph Conrad, published in 1907. The story is set in London in 1886 and deals with Mr Adolf Verloc and his work as a spy for an unnamed country (presumably Russia). The Secret Agent is one of Conrad's later political novels in which he moved away from his former tales of seafaring. The novel deals broadly with anarchism, espionage and terrorism. It also deals with exploitation of the vulnerable in Verloc's relationship with his brother-in-law Stevie, who has a learning difficulty.
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