The Secret Agent - Paperback

FormatBook

Language English

ISBN-13 / SKU 9780994376664

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by Joseph Conrad (Author)

The Secret Agent is Joseph Conrad's intriguing and darkly humourous novel of anarchists, spies and agents-provocateurs. Set in London in 1886, it tells the story of Mr Verloc, a shop-keeper and secret agent, who becomes involved in a plot to blow up the Royal Observatory at Greenwich. Written at a time when violent protest was increasing, The Secret Agent is widely considered one of Conrad's finest novels, and foretells the rise of anarchism and terrorism. A moving depiction of a corrupt society, and an unforgettable tale of betrayal and despair, The Secret Agent is a must for any reader interested in the roots of terrorism, human motivation and the clash of political ideas.

Number of Pages: 226

Dimensions: 0.51 x 7.99 x 5.24 IN

Publication Date: September 29, 2015

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Quiz Name: Secret Agent

Interest Level: Upper Grades, 9-12

Reading Level: 9.4

Point Value: 17

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