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The Secret Agent

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SKU:
1479
Condition:
Very Good - The only flaw is that the book is missing the dust jacket. Otherwise, in like-new condition with clean, crisp, unmarked pages and a strong binding.
Format:
Hardcover, 283 pages
Publisher:
Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., 1992
Edition:
First Everyman's Library Edition, Third Printing
Joseph Conrad's The Secret Agent immerses readers in the dark world of espionage and anarchism in late 19th-century London. The story follows Adolf Verloc, a secret agent who leads a double life as a spy and a shopkeeper. When Verloc is tasked with orchestrating a bombing to incite public outrage, his plan unravels with tragic consequences, drawing his unsuspecting family into the chaos. This Everyman's Library edition features an insightful introduction by acclaimed author Paul Theroux, providing context and analysis that enriches the reading experience. With an Introduction by Paul Theroux

Joseph Conrad's The Secret Agent immerses readers in the dark world of espionage and anarchism in late 19th-century London. The story follows Adolf Verloc, a secret agent who leads a double life as a spy and a shopkeeper. When Verloc is tasked with orchestrating a bombing to incite public outrage, his plan unravels with tragic consequences, drawing his unsuspecting family into the chaos. This Everyman's Library edition features an insightful introduction by acclaimed author Paul Theroux, providing context and analysis that enriches the reading experience.

With an Introduction by Paul Theroux

Editorial Reviews

“The Secret Agent is an astonishing book. It is one of the best, and certainly the most significant, detective stories ever written.” —Ford Madox Ford

“The Secret Agent is an altogether thrilling ‘crime story’...a political novel of a foreign embassy intrigue and its tragic human outcome.” —Thomas Mann
 
 “One of Conrad’s supreme masterpieces.” —F. R. Leavis

About the Author

Joseph Conrad (1857-1924) was a Polish-British writer renowned for his rich prose and exploration of the human condition. Born Józef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski in Ukraine, then part of the Russian Empire, he spent much of his early life at sea, an experience that deeply influenced his writing. Conrad's works, often set against exotic and maritime backdrops, address complex themes of identity, morality, and existential dread. Among his most celebrated novels are Heart of Darkness, Lord Jim, and Nostromo. His unique narrative style and profound psychological insight have left a lasting impact on modern literature.