Length36h 54m
About this audiobook
Joseph Conrad's "Lord Jim" is a profound exploration of honor, guilt, and the human condition, set against the backdrop of maritime adventure. The novel employs a richly descriptive prose style, characterized by introspective narration and a deep psychological analysis of its protagonist, Jim, who grapples with his ideals and the stark reality of failure. Through an intricate narrative structure that oscillates between action and reflection, Conrad delves into themes of heroism and the complexities of moral integrity, prompting readers to question the nature of courage and redemption in the face of societal expectations. Conrad, a Polish-born writer who navigated the world's seas before becoming a leading literary figure, drew inspiration from his own experiences as a sailor. His keen insights into the psychological depths of his characters stem from a life marked by displacement and existential inquiry. "Lord Jim," inspired by tales of maritime misfortune and honor, reflects Conrad's understanding of the ambiguities of human motivation and the conflicts between societal norms and personal ideals, which resonate closely with his own tumultuous life. This novel is highly recommended for readers interested in themes of moral complexity and psychological depth. Its rich narrative style and profound thematic content not only captivate but also challenge readers to reflect on the intricacies of heroism and the human spirit. "Lord Jim" is an essential work that remains relevant for anyone seeking to understand the nuances of identity and crisis.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length36 hrs 54 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Author’s note
73XVIII.
2Chapter 1
74XIX.
3Chapter 2
75XX.
4Chapter 3
76XXI.
5Chapter 4
77XXII.
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6Chapter 5
78XXIII.
7Chapter 6
79XXIV.
8Chapter 7
80XXV.
9Chapter 8
81XXVI.
10Chapter 9
82XXVII.
11Chapter 10
83XXVIII.
12Chapter 11
84XXIX.
13Chapter 12
85XXX.
14Chapter 13
86XXXI.
15Chapter 14
87XXXII.
16Chapter 15
88XXXIII.
17Chapter 16
89XXXIV.
18Chapter 17
90XXXV.
19Chapter 18
91XXXVI.
20Chapter 19
92XXXVII.
21Chapter 20
93XXXVIII.
22Chapter 21
94XXXIX.
23Chapter 22
95XL.
24Chapter 23
96XLI.
25Chapter 24
97XLII.
26Chapter 25
98XLIII.
27Chapter 26
99XLIV.
28Chapter 27
100XLV.
29Chapter 28
101XLVI.
30Chapter 29
102XLVII.
31Chapter 30
103XLVIII.
32Chapter 31
104XLIX.
33Chapter 32
105Author’s Note
34Chapter 33
106Part I—Letters
35Chapter 34
107Books
36Chapter 35
108Henry James—An Appreciation
37Chapter 36
109Alphonse Daudet
38Chapter 37
110Guy De Maupassant
39Chapter 38
111Anatole France
40Chapter 39
112Turgenev
41Chapter 40
113Stephen Crane—A Note Without Dates
42Chapter 41
114Tales Of The Sea
43Chapter 42
115An Observer In Malaya
44Chapter 43
116A Happy Wanderer
45Chapter 44
117The Life Beyond
46Chapter 45
118The Ascending Effort
47MEMOIRS, NOTES & LETTERS
119The Censor Of Plays—An Appreciation
48A FAMILIAR PREFACE
120Part II – Life
49I
121Autocracy And War
50II
122The Crime Of Partition
51III
123A Note On The Polish Problem
52IV
124Poland Revisited
53V
125First News
54VI
126Well Done
55VII
127Tradition
56I.
128Confidence
57II.
129Flight
58III.
130Some Reflections On The Loss Of The Titanic
59IV.
131Certain Aspects Of The Admirable Inquiry Into The Loss Of The Titanic
60V.
132Protection Of Ocean Liners
61VI.
133A Friendly Place
62VII.
134BIOGRAPHY & CRITICAL ESSAYS
63VIII.
135JOSEPH CONRAD (A Biography) by Hugh Walpole
64IX.
136I. BIOGRAPHY
65X.
137II. THE NOVELIST
66XI.
138III. THE POET
67XII.
139IV. ROMANCE AND REALISM
68XIII.
140A SHORT BIBLIOGRAPHY OF JOSEPH CONRAD'S PRINCIPAL WRITINGS
69XIV.
141AMERICAN BIBLIOGRAPHY
70XV.
142JOSEPH CONRAD by John Albert Macy
71XVI.
143A CONRAD MISCELLANY by John Albert Macy
72XVII.
144JOSEPH CONRAD by Virginia Woolf
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