Lord Jim by Joseph Conrad

A Tale

The novel revolves around a young, idealistic British seaman, who commits a crime of cowardice at sea. He abandons his ship, leaving hundreds of passengers to their fate. He is publicly censured for this act and spends the rest of his life in shameful obscurity in the South Seas, trying to repress the guilt of his past and regain his lost honor. His quest for redemption leads him to a remote island where he gets a chance to prove his courage, but his tragic flaw ultimately leads to his downfall.

The 135th greatest book of all time


Published
1900
Nationality
British
Type
Fiction
Pages
300-500
Words
78,000
Original Language
English
Alternate Titles
None

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