The Secret Agent
About this book
The Secret Agent: A Simple Tale is a novel by Joseph Conrad, first published in 1907. The story is set in London in 1886 and deals with Mr. Adolf Verloc and his work as a spy for an unnamed country (presumably Russia). The Secret Agent is one of Conrad's later political novels in which he moved away from his former tales of seafaring. The novel is dedicated to H. G. Wells and deals broadly with anarchism, espionage, and terrorism. It also deals with exploitation of the vulnerable in Verloc's relationship with his brother-in-law Stevie, who has an intellectual disability. Conrad’s gloomy portrait of London depicted in the novel was influenced by Charles Dickens’ Bleak House. (Source: Wikipedia)
Reader Profile
3.6/5 · 25537 readers · 240 pages · ≈ 4 h 27 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read The Secret Agent?
About ≈ 4 h 27 m — 240 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Secret Agent?
240 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Secret Agent?
It sits on the Classics, Drama, Fantasy shelves.
Has The Secret Agent been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include The Secret Agent (1996), The Secret Agent (1992), Sabotage (1937), Sabotage (1936).
Is The Secret Agent in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in The Secret Agent?
The main characters include Adolf Verloc.
Where does The Secret Agent take place?
It is set in London (England), Borneo, England during 1900's.
Who wrote The Secret Agent?
Joseph Conrad.
Where can I read The Secret Agent online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library. Open Library