The Secret Agent (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 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
ISBN-10: 0994376669
ISBN-13: 9780994376664
Publisher: Thalassic Press
Language: English
Published: 09/29/2015
Pages: 226
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.58lbs
Size: 7.99h x 5.24w x 0.51d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 9.4
Point Value: 17
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 70610 / Secret Agent