Lord Jim

Name: Lord Jim
Author: Joseph Conrad
ISBN: 9781909438163

Author: Joseph Conrad
Series: Timeless Classics
Language: English
Length: 282 pages
ISBN: 9781909438163
Published: 15 September 2012
Imprint: Sovereign

Seaman
Guilt
Redemption
Courage
Moral dilemma
Southeast Asia
Water clerk
Trading outpost
Tragic event
Human nature

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Description

"Lord Jim" by Joseph Conrad is a gripping tale of a young seaman named Jim, whose life is defined by a moment of cowardice during a shipwreck. Consumed by guilt and a desire for redemption, he seeks a fresh start in the remote islands of Southeast Asia. There, he finds employment as a water clerk in a trading outpost, trying to escape his past. When a tragic event tests his courage once more, Jim faces a moral dilemma that will determine his destiny. Conrad's masterful narrative weaves themes of courage, honor, and the complexities of human nature, offering a profound exploration of the human psyche and the search for meaning and redemption in a world haunted by the past.

Author

Joseph Conrad was a Polish-born British novelist and short story writer, who wrote in English, mainly about life on the sea. He is considered one of the greatest novelists in English, despite the fact that he only wrote three novels in his lifetime. His stories are often set in exotic locations, and are known for their psychological depth and dark atmosphere.

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