Under Western Eyes

Joseph Conrad

Maison d'édition: DD Sales & Distributors

Synopsis

Under Western Eyes is Joseph Conrad's gripping and psychologically rich political novel, first published in 1911. Set against the backdrop of Tsarist Russia and European revolutionary movements, the novel explores themes of betrayal, identity, and moral ambiguity with the signature depth and psychological insight for which Conrad is renowned. The story follows Razia Razumov, a young Russian student in St. Petersburg who becomes unwillingly entangled in a web of revolutionary intrigue when a fellow student assassinates a government official and seeks refuge in Razumov's apartment. In a moment of panic and desperation—seeking to preserve his own future—Razumov betrays the fugitive to the authorities. This fateful act sets in motion a dramatic narrative that takes Razumov to Geneva, where he finds himself among exiled revolutionaries, including the sister of the man he betrayed. Narrated by an unnamed Westerner—an English teacher in Geneva—the novel is deeply critical of both autocratic tyranny and revolutionary fanaticism, offering a nuanced look at the clash between Russian political ideals and Western liberalism. Conrad masterfully portrays the inner torment of Razumov as he is consumed by guilt, alienation, and the impossibility of redemption. Unlike Conrad's seafaring novels, Under Western Eyes delves into the urban world of politics and espionage, sharing kinship with Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment in its psychological complexity. The novel is also a commentary on how the "Western eye" struggles to interpret and empathize with the Eastern European experience, reflecting Conrad's own dual heritage as a Polish-born writer who adopted English as his literary voice.

Disponible depuis: 14/04/2018.

Longueur d'impression: 395 pages.

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