Conrad-Under Western Eyes by Joseph Conrad

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Under Western Eyes (1911) by Joseph Conrad is a psychological and political novel set in Tsarist Russia and Geneva, exploring themes of revolution, betrayal, guilt, and identity. The story follows Razumov, a young Russian student whose quiet life is upended when a fellow student and radical, Victor Haldin, seeks refuge after assassinating a government official. Pressured by the situation and his desire for self-preservation, Razumov betrays Haldin to the authorities, setting off a moral and emotional crisis. He is later sent to Geneva to spy on Russian émigré revolutionaries, where he encounters Haldin’s sister, Natalia, and becomes increasingly tormented by guilt and inner conflict. Through a Western narrator’s lens, Conrad critiques both the autocratic Russian regime and the idealism of revolutionaries, highlighting the isolation of individuals caught between oppressive systems and their own moral failings.

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Joseph Conrad (1857–1924), born Józef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski in what is now Ukraine, was a Polish-British writer and one of the most influential novelists of the 20th century. English was his third language, yet he became a master stylist in it, known for his complex narratives, psychological depth, and philosophical inquiry into human nature. Conrad’s works—such as Heart of Darkness, Lord Jim, and Nostromo—often explore themes of imperialism, alienation, and moral ambiguity. His own life—marked by displacement, exile, and years as a merchant sailor—informed his portrayal of conflicted individuals navigating turbulent political and moral landscapes. Though not immediately popular during his lifetime, Conrad is now celebrated as a foundational figure in modernist literature.

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