The Secret Agent A Simple Tale - Conrad, Joseph
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Venture into the shadowy world of espionage, political intrigue, and moral ambiguity in Joseph Conrad's gripping novel, ""The Secret Agent."" Set in the seedy underbelly of late Victorian London, this suspenseful tale follows the story of Verloc, a secret agent entangled in a web of deceit, as he becomes embroiled in a plot to blow up the Greenwich Observatory, an act of terror intended to spark a revolution. As Verloc navigates the treacherous world of anarchists, spies, and double agents, Conrad masterfully explores the complexities of loyalty, betrayal, and the often-blurred line between…mehr

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Venture into the shadowy world of espionage, political intrigue, and moral ambiguity in Joseph Conrad's gripping novel, ""The Secret Agent."" Set in the seedy underbelly of late Victorian London, this suspenseful tale follows the story of Verloc, a secret agent entangled in a web of deceit, as he becomes embroiled in a plot to blow up the Greenwich Observatory, an act of terror intended to spark a revolution. As Verloc navigates the treacherous world of anarchists, spies, and double agents, Conrad masterfully explores the complexities of loyalty, betrayal, and the often-blurred line between good and evil. Rich in atmosphere and psychological depth, ""The Secret Agent"" delves into the darkest corners of the human heart, revealing the profound impact of deception, manipulation, and moral compromise on both the individual and society as a whole. Immerse yourself in the thrilling and unsettling world of ""The Secret Agent,"" and experience the masterful storytelling, unforgettable characters, and penetrating insight that have made this novel a timeless exploration of the human condition. Join Verloc on his dangerous mission and witness the devastating consequences of a life lived in the shadows, where the price of loyalty may be far greater than one could ever imagine.
Autorenporträt
Joseph Conrad was a Polish-British novelist and short story writer. He is considered as one of the best authors in the English language, despite the fact that he did not speak English effectively until his twenties. He became known as a master prose stylist who introduced a non-English sensibility into English literature. He authored novels and novellas, many of which take place at sea, about crises of human identity in what he perceived as an indifferent, incomprehensible, and amoral world. Conrad is regarded as a literary impressionist by some and an early modernist by others, while his works also incorporate elements of nineteenth-century realism. His storytelling style and anti-heroic characters, such as Lord Jim, impacted a number of authors. Writing near the peak of the British Empire, Conrad drew on his native Poland's national experiences-during nearly all of his life, parcelled out among three occupying empires-as well as his own experiences in the French and British merchant navies, to create short stories and novels that reflect aspects of a European-dominated world, including imperialism and colonialism, and that profoundly explore the human psyche. Apollo took his kid to the Austrian-controlled region of Poland in December 1867, which had enjoyed significant internal freedom and self-government for the previous two years. After seeing Lwow and numerous smaller towns, they relocated to Krakow (Poland's capital until 1596), which is also in Austrian Poland, on February 20, 1869.
Joseph Conrad
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