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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
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- Jaar van publicatie
- 2023
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- Titel
- The Secret Agent
- Ondertitel
- A Simple Tale
- Taal
- Engels
- Auteurs
- Joseph Conrad
- Uitgever
- Blurb
- Jaar van publicatie
- 2023
- Aantal pagina's
- 246
- ISBN13
- 9798211655737
- Reeks
- Tags
- Fictie, Detectives & Thriller, Psychologische thema’s, Detectiveverhalen, Maatschappelijke romans, Detective serie, Sociale Problemen
- Eerste editie
- 1907
- Oorspronkelijke titel
- The Secret Agent
- Beoordeling
- 3,55 van 5
- Aantekening
- 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.