The Secret Agent - 9780994376664

The Secret Agent is Joseph Conrad's intriguing and darkly humourous novel of anarchists, spies and agents-provocateurs. Set in London in 1886, it tells the story of Mr Verloc, a shop-keeper and secret agent, who becomes involved in a plot to blow up the Royal Observatory at Greenwich. Written at a time when violent protest was increasing, "The Secret Agent" is widely considered one of Conrad's finest novels, and foretells the rise of anarchism and terrorism. A moving depiction of a corrupt society, and an unforgettable tale of betrayal and despair, "The Secret Agent" is a must for any reader interested in the roots of terrorism, human motivation and the clash of political ideas.

• | Author: Joseph Conrad
• | Publisher: Thalassic Press
• | Publication Date: Sep 29, 2015
• | Number of Pages: 226 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 0994376669
• | ISBN-13: 9780994376664