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The Secret Agent Allusions & Cultural References

When authors refer to other great works, people, and events, it’s usually not accidental. Put on your super-sleuth hat and figure out why.

Literary and Philosophical References

  • Cesare Lombroso (3.23, 12.186)

Historical References

  • The Greenwich Bomb Outrage (throughout the book)
  • Pop Culture References
  • "The Blue Bells of Scotland" (4.125)