The Secret Agent: A Simple Tale by Joseph Conrad

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Author Conrad, Joseph, 1857-1924
Title The Secret Agent: A Simple Tale
Credits David Price
Summary "The Secret Agent: A Simple Tale" by Joseph Conrad is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book revolves around Mr. Verloc, a secret agent with unclear motives who operates a dubious shop in London, blending in with a family that includes his wife, Winnie, and her brother, Stevie, who has special needs. The story delves into themes of political intrigue, social unrest, and the moral implications of political extremism. The opening of the novel introduces Mr. Verloc as he goes about his mundane life, leaving his unremarkable shop in charge of his family. The meticulous description of Verloc's shop, filled with shady goods, sets a tone of moral ambiguity. We quickly learn of his home life with his wife, Winnie, and her delicate brother, Stevie, whose care adds a layer of tension to Mr. Verloc's character. While he prepares to leave for a meeting, the first chapter hints at his significant yet dubious role as a secret agent. The narrative hints at political unrest in London and suggests that Mr. Verloc's work may involve more than just mundane transactions, setting the stage for an exploration of the consequences of zealotry and revolutionary politics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject London (England) -- Fiction
Subject Political fiction
Subject Conspiracies -- Fiction
Subject Anarchists -- Fiction
Subject Bombings -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 974
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 12, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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