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The Secret Agent

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Set against the backdrop of London, this novel intertwines espionage with the mundane lives of Winnie Verloc and her simple-minded brother, Stevie, who live above a questionable shop in Soho. Rather than a sentimental tale, it presents a darkly humorous exploration of human absurdity and misunderstanding. Through its ironic narrative, the story reveals the complexities of loyalty and the futility of aspirations, offering a disturbing yet comedic reflection on life in the early twentieth century.

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Idioma
Inglés
Publicado en
2021
Formato
Tapa blanda
Páginas
238
ISBN13
9789355220257
Serie
Primera publicación
1907
Título original
The Secret Agent
Calificación
3,55 de 5
Descripción
Set against the backdrop of London, this novel intertwines espionage with the mundane lives of Winnie Verloc and her simple-minded brother, Stevie, who live above a questionable shop in Soho. Rather than a sentimental tale, it presents a darkly humorous exploration of human absurdity and misunderstanding. Through its ironic narrative, the story reveals the complexities of loyalty and the futility of aspirations, offering a disturbing yet comedic reflection on life in the early twentieth century.