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Set against the backdrop of London in 1886, the narrative centers on Mr. Adolf Verloc, a spy entangled in themes of anarchism, espionage, and terrorism. The story explores the darker aspects of human relationships, particularly through Verloc's exploitation of his brother-in-law, Stevie, who has an intellectual disability. This political novel reflects Conrad's shift from maritime tales and is inspired by Dickens’ bleak portrayal of urban life, offering a critical commentary on societal vulnerabilities and moral complexities.
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The Secret Agent, Joseph Conrad
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- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2023
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- Titel
- The Secret Agent
- Untertitel
- A Simple Tale
- Sprache
- Englisch
- Autor*innen
- Joseph Conrad
- Verlag
- Blurb
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2023
- Seitenzahl
- 246
- ISBN13
- 9798211655737
- Reihe
- Schlagwörter
- Belletristik, Krimi & Thriller, Psychologische Thematik, Krimi, Literarische Fiktion, Krimi-Reihe, Soziale Probleme
- Erstveröffentlichung
- 1907
- Originaltitel
- The Secret Agent
- Bewertung
- 3,55 von 5 Sternen
- Beschreibung
- Set against the backdrop of London in 1886, the narrative centers on Mr. Adolf Verloc, a spy entangled in themes of anarchism, espionage, and terrorism. The story explores the darker aspects of human relationships, particularly through Verloc's exploitation of his brother-in-law, Stevie, who has an intellectual disability. This political novel reflects Conrad's shift from maritime tales and is inspired by Dickens’ bleak portrayal of urban life, offering a critical commentary on societal vulnerabilities and moral complexities.