The Secret Agent: A Simple Tale by Joseph Conrad
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Conrad, Joseph, 1857-1924
English
"The Secret Agent: A Simple Tale" by Joseph Conrad is a novel first published in installments in 1905–1906 and in book form in 1907. Set in 1886 London, it follows Adolf Verloc, a secret agent and shop owner who lives with his wife Winnie and her intellectually disabled brother Stevie. When Verloc is pressured to bomb Greenwich Observatory to provo...
themes of espionage, terrorism, exploitation, and the devastating consequences of deception within a family. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Betty Mitchell
1 month agoFrom a reader’s standpoint, the storytelling feels authentic and emotionally grounded. An unexpectedly enjoyable experience.
Deborah Smith
2 months agoAfter completing the first chapter, the character development is subtle yet leaves a lasting impact. It exceeded all my expectations.
Susan Adams
4 weeks agoI approached this with curiosity because the structure allows easy navigation and quick referencing. I’ll definitely revisit this in the future.
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Melissa Scott
4 months agoTo be perfectly clear, the content encourages further exploration of the subject. This sets a high standard for similar books.