Under western eyes
Book • 1911
Published in 1911, 'Under Western Eyes' is a literary historical fiction novel that delves into the complexities of Russian politics and the moral struggles of its protagonist, Kyrilo Sidorovitch Razumov.
The story begins in St. Petersburg where Razumov, a quiet and conscientious student, is forced to hide Victor Haldin, a revolutionary who has just assassinated a government official.
Razumov's decision to betray Haldin leads him into a web of espionage and moral conflict.
The novel explores themes of betrayal, revolution, and the impact of autocracy on ordinary people, all through the eyes of an English narrator who reflects on the events from Geneva.
Conrad's work is often seen as a thematic response to Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment' and is praised for its deep exploration of human psychology and political turmoil.
The story begins in St. Petersburg where Razumov, a quiet and conscientious student, is forced to hide Victor Haldin, a revolutionary who has just assassinated a government official.
Razumov's decision to betray Haldin leads him into a web of espionage and moral conflict.
The novel explores themes of betrayal, revolution, and the impact of autocracy on ordinary people, all through the eyes of an English narrator who reflects on the events from Geneva.
Conrad's work is often seen as a thematic response to Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment' and is praised for its deep exploration of human psychology and political turmoil.
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