Joseph Conrad: The Secret Agent, Kartoniert / Broschiert
The Secret Agent
- Publisher:
- Lushena Books, 10/2024
- Binding:
- Kartoniert / Broschiert
- Language:
- Englisch
- ISBN-13:
- 9798890968906
- Item number:
- 12251232
- Volume:
- 326 Pages
- Weight:
- 609 g
- Format:
- 216 x 140 mm
- Thickness:
- 21 mm
- Release date:
- 31.10.2024
- Note
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Caution: Product is not in German language
Other releases of The Secret Agent |
Price |
|---|---|
| Buch, Gebunden, Englisch | EUR 68.28* |
| Buch, Gebunden, Englisch | EUR 79.90* |
Blurb
The Secret Agent is a novel by Joseph Conrad, first published in 1907. It is a political thriller that delves into themes of espionage, terrorism, and the moral ambiguities of political activism. The story is set in London and is inspired by the real-life events surrounding the 1894 Greenwich Observatory bombing. The Secret Agent is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that delves into the moral complexities of espionage and political activism. Through its intricate character development and exploration of themes like betrayal and the consequences of violence, Conrad invites readers to reflect on the nature of ideology and the human condition. The story remains relevant in contemporary discussions of terrorism, political violence, and the ethical dilemmas faced by individuals in the pursuit of political goals.
Biography
Joseph Conrad, geb. 1857 in der Ukraine, war Sohn polnischer Landadliger. Ab dem siebzehnten Lebensjahr fuhr er für französische und englische Handelsgesellschaften zur See, Erwerb des Kapitänspatents zwölf Jahre später, 1884 Annahme der englischen Staatsbürgerschaft. Zahlreiche Roman-Veröffentlichungen. Der Autor verstarb 1924 in England.
