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- 246pages
- 9 heures de lecture
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Set against the backdrop of London in 1886, the narrative centers on Mr. Adolf Verloc, a spy entangled in themes of anarchism, espionage, and terrorism. The story explores the darker aspects of human relationships, particularly through Verloc's exploitation of his brother-in-law, Stevie, who has an intellectual disability. This political novel reflects Conrad's shift from maritime tales and is inspired by Dickens’ bleak portrayal of urban life, offering a critical commentary on societal vulnerabilities and moral complexities.
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The Secret Agent, Joseph Conrad
- Langue
- Année de publication
- 2023
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- Titre
- The Secret Agent
- Sous-titre
- A Simple Tale
- Langue
- Anglais
- Auteurs
- Joseph Conrad
- Éditeur
- Blurb
- Publié
- 2023
- Pages
- 246
- ISBN13
- 9798211655737
- Séries
- Mots clés
- Fiction, Polars & Thrillers, Thèmes psychologiques, Polars, Roman social, Série Policier, Problèmes sociaux
- Première publication
- 1907
- Titre original
- The Secret Agent
- Évaluation
- 3,55 sur 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of London in 1886, the narrative centers on Mr. Adolf Verloc, a spy entangled in themes of anarchism, espionage, and terrorism. The story explores the darker aspects of human relationships, particularly through Verloc's exploitation of his brother-in-law, Stevie, who has an intellectual disability. This political novel reflects Conrad's shift from maritime tales and is inspired by Dickens’ bleak portrayal of urban life, offering a critical commentary on societal vulnerabilities and moral complexities.