Hitchcock in London, Part 3: Joseph Conrad’s "The Secret Agent"

Episode Topic: Joseph Conrad’s "The Secret Agent"

Joseph Conrad’s novel "The Secret Agent" follows a group of anarchists in London near the end of the 19th century as they plot to destroy symbols of Victorian England. Conrad’s depiction of the group was influenced by the political experiences of his youth and his years working on ships that traveled the world. The novel takes an ironic tone towards the anarchists’ political views that was inspired by conversations Conrad had with their supporters and by newspaper accounts of anarchist activities in the 1890s. The sense of London we gain from the novel, especially as the characters walk through different areas of the city, is reinforced by photographs from the period.

Featured Speakers:

• Susan Ohmer, The William T. and Helen Kuhn Carey Associate Professor of Modern Communication, University of Notre Dame
• Kieron Webb, Head of Conservation, British Film Institute
• Rev. Jim Lies C.S.C., Director for Academic Initiatives & Partnerships, University of Notre Dame, London, England

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This podcast is a part of the  London Book Club Series titled “Hitchcock in London".

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