Episode 2
It is 1878, and Joseph Conrad arrives in teeming London, a metropolis of many types, which will become the inspiration for his novel The Secret Agent.
The story of Joseph Conrad, abridged in five parts by by Katrin Williams. He was the author of Heart Of Darkness, Lord Jim, and sailed the seas..
2. It's 1878 and that teeming metropolis called London excites Conrad. From here he will board ships. And from other ports of the world he will board other ships, including the Vidar, which will fuel his writing life..
Reader Laurel Lefkow
Producer Duncan Minshull.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Laurel Lefkow |
| Author | Maya Jasanoff |
| Abridger | Katrin Williams |
| Producer | Duncan Minshull |
Broadcasts
- Tue 14 Nov 201713:45BBC Radio 4
- Wed 15 Nov 201700:30BBC Radio 4
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