Under Western Eyes
by Joseph Conrad
Publisher: Methuen & Co. 1911
ISBN/ASIN: 1438283458
Number of pages: 432
Description:
A century after its publication, Under Western Eyes is as compelling and as relevant to our own age as it was to an earlier age of political terrorism. The depth of the characters and the moral power of the storyline make this a must read for all.
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