Name: The Secret Agent (en Inglés)
SKU: 67295920
Price: 30550.00 CLP
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Author: Joseph Conrad
ISBN: 9789373494289

Formato

Libro Físico

Editorial

Kalamos Literary Services LLP

Autor

Joseph Conrad

Año

2025

Idioma

Inglés

N° páginas

182

Encuadernación

Tapa Blanda

Dimensiones

22.9x15.2x1 cm

ISBN13

9789373494289

The Secret Agent (en Inglés)

Joseph Conrad (Autor) · Kalamos Literary Services LLP · Tapa Blanda

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Joseph Conrad's The Secret Agent is a gripping tale of espionage, politics, and personal tragedy set in late 19th-century London. At the center is Adolf Verloc, a seemingly ordinary shopkeeper who leads a double life as a spy for a foreign embassy. When he is ordered to orchestrate a terrorist attack to stir political unrest, Verloc's life-and the lives of those closest to him-spiral into chaos.

Far from a simple tale, this novel delves into the murky depths of anarchism, betrayal, and moral ambiguity. Conrad paints a grim portrait of a city riddled with corruption and individuals crushed under the weight of ideology and secrecy. With its rich character studies-especially Verloc's emotionally repressed wife, Winnie-the story unravels in a slow-burning, devastating fashion.

First published in 1907, The Secret Agent is astonishingly relevant today, offering sharp insights into terrorism, surveillance, and the cost of political manipulation. It remains one of Conrad's most powerful and accessible works, blending suspenseful storytelling with philosophical depth.

Perfect for readers who enjoy political thrillers and dark psychological dramas, The Secret Agent is a timeless exploration of loyalty, love, and the human fallout of ideological warfare.