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The Secret Agent by Joseph Conrad

The Secret Agent

Joseph Conrad, John Lyon

Start Publishing LLC · Hardcover · February 4, 2013

Spy FictionTerrorism ThrillersPolitical Fictionthriller
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Genres
Spy Fiction, Terrorism Thrillers, Political Fiction
Published
Start Publishing LLC, February 4, 2013

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About this book

The Secret Agent deals broadly with anarchism, espionage, terrorism, and exploitation. Due to its examinations of terrorists, The Secret Agent has been noted as one of the most cited literary works in the American media post September 11th. This novel can be see as both pro and anti terrorist. A complicated view into a dark and dangerous world.

Dark Intrigue

Come here for

  • spare literary tension
  • espionage with a classic edge

Expect

  • a serious, layered read
  • historical thriller tones

Where it sits

Terrorism Thrillers70%
Spy Fiction49%
Political Fiction30%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • The Classics
Authors
Joseph Conrad, John Lyon
Publisher
Start Publishing LLC
Published
February 4, 2013
Format
Hardcover
Reading lane
The Classics