An Anarchist (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169178144)

""An Anarchist"" is a short story written by Joseph Conrad, a renowned English novelist and short-story writer. The story revolves around a young anarchist named Michaelis who is on trial for attempting to assassinate a prominent public figure. The narrative explores the motivations and beliefs of the anarchist movement and the impact of political violence on society.The story is set in the late 19th century in London, a time marked by social and political unrest. Michaelis, the protagonist, is a passionate and idealistic anarchist who believes in the power of violence to bring about social change. He is on trial for his failed attempt to assassinate a prominent politician, and the story follows his interactions with his lawyer and the judge as they try to understand his motivations.As the trial progresses, Michaelis reveals his deep-seated anger towards the ruling class and his belief that violence is the only way to bring about change. His lawyer attempts to argue that Michaelis is not responsible for his actions due to his mental state, but the judge remains unconvinced. In the end, Michaelis is sentenced to death, and the story ends with a powerful commentary on the futility of violence as a means of achieving political change.Overall, ""An Anarchist"" is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the anarchist movement and the consequences of political violence. Conrad's masterful storytelling and vivid descriptions make this short story a must-read for anyone interested in political philosophy and social justice.The man's head and shoulders emerged above the deck, over which were scattered various tools of his trade and a few pieces of machinery. He was doing some repairs to the engines. At the sound of our footsteps he raised anxiously a grimy face with a pointed chin and a tiny fair moustache. What could be seen of his delicate features under the black smudges appeared to me wasted and livid in the greenish shade of the enormous tree spreading its foliage over the launch moored close to the bank.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Joseph Conrad
ISBN-10: 1169178146
ISBN-13: 9781169178144
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 30
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.61lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d