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The secret agent : a simple tale / Joseph Conrad.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: New Delhi : Timeless Books, [2024]Description: 309 pages ; 19 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9788131973684
Other title:
  • The secret agent
Subject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • 823.912 C763s
LOC classification:
  • PR6005.O4 .S4
Summary: "The Secret Agent is a political thriller set in London and follows the life of Mr. Verloc, a spy and anarchist who is tasked with carrying out a bombing. The novel explores themes of terrorism, espionage, and the impact of political extremism on individuals and families"-- Amazon.Summary: "The Secret Agent is a fictional take on a real event - the 1894 bombing in Greenwich Park, London. It is an espionage tale, a family drama, and a comic satire on inept bombers and overzealous policemen. The story revolves around Adolf Verloc, a spy who runs a shop in London while secretly working for a foreign embassy. When he's tasked with inciting a bombing to provoke a crackdown on anarchists, his life and the lives of those around him unravel in tragic ways. Conrad delves into the dark sides of politics, terrorism, and the complexities of loyalty and betrayal. The novel is praised for its psychological depth, offering insights into the conflicts between individuals and the state. With its gripping plot, rich characters, and exploration of profound themes, The Secret Agent explores the moral ambiguity and the destructive power of fanaticism, making it a timeless tale that is loved by readers of all ages"-- Back cover.
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"The Secret Agent is a political thriller set in London and follows the life of Mr. Verloc, a spy and anarchist who is tasked with carrying out a bombing. The novel explores themes of terrorism, espionage, and the impact of political extremism on individuals and families"-- Amazon.

"The Secret Agent is a fictional take on a real event - the 1894 bombing in Greenwich Park, London. It is an espionage tale, a family drama, and a comic satire on inept bombers and overzealous policemen. The story revolves around Adolf Verloc, a spy who runs a shop in London while secretly working for a foreign embassy. When he's tasked with inciting a bombing to provoke a crackdown on anarchists, his life and the lives of those around him unravel in tragic ways. Conrad delves into the dark sides of politics, terrorism, and the complexities of loyalty and betrayal. The novel is praised for its psychological depth, offering insights into the conflicts between individuals and the state. With its gripping plot, rich characters, and exploration of profound themes, The Secret Agent explores the moral ambiguity and the destructive power of fanaticism, making it a timeless tale that is loved by readers of all ages"-- Back cover.

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