by Joseph Conrad (Author)
Speaking of this novel, Conrad wrote, "The origin of The Secret Agent: subject, treatment, artistic purpose and every other motive that may induce an author to take up his pen, can, I believe, be traced to a period of mental and emotional reaction. The actual facts are that I began this book impulsively and wrote it continuously. When in due course it was bound and delivered to the public gaze I found myself reproved for having produced it at all. Some of the admonitions were severe, others had a sorrowful note. I have not got them textually before me but I remember perfectly the general argument, which was very simple; and also my surprise at its nature. All this sounds a very old story now And yet it is not such a long time ago. . . ."
Number of Pages: 272
Dimensions: 0.61 x 9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: March 01, 2004
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Secret Agent
Interest Level: Upper Grades, 9-12
Reading Level: 9.4
Point Value: 17
