RARA-AVIS: Re: The Secret Agent

From: jacquesdebierue ( jacquesdebierue@yahoo.com)
Date: 01 Feb 2008


--- In rara-avis-l@yahoogroups.com, "shadowkobun" <shadowkobun@...> wrote:
>
> Hi.I think it's a real good book.I just finished reading it,a few days
> ago.
>
I love the book. I first read it as a kid and the magic hasn't worn off. Conrad had a remarkable voice. I recently came across his story
_Il Conde_ (lonely guy in Naples) in an anthology and was reminded of how effective he is at putting you right in the middle of things, psychologically speaking.

Best,

mrt



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