Under Western Eyes (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781026060872)

"Under Western Eyes" is a profound psychological and political novel set against the turbulent backdrop of early 20th-century Russia. The story follows Kirylo Sidorovitch Razumov, a solitary and ambitious student in St. Petersburg whose life is irrevocably changed when he becomes an unwilling accomplice to a political assassination. Caught between the oppressive autocracy of the Tsarist regime and the fervent idealism of revolutionary conspirators, Razumov is forced into a double life of deception and moral conflict.

Joseph Conrad explores themes of isolation, guilt, and the devastating impact of political upheaval on the individual soul. As the narrative moves from the snowy streets of Russia to the exile community in Geneva, "Under Western Eyes" delves into the deep cultural and ideological chasm between the East and the West. With its masterful prose and intense psychological depth, the work remains a gripping study of betrayal and the search for redemption in a world defined by suspicion and surveillance. This classic work stands as one of the most significant explorations of the human condition within the context of radical politics and state power.

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