Length13h 22m
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Haunted by a single moment of catastrophic failure, Jim is a young, idealistic British seaman disgraced in the eyes of the world and, more tormentingly, in his own. After abandoning his seemingly sinking ship along with the rest of its cowardly crew, he is forced to confront his shattered self-image during a public court of inquiry that strips him of his maritime credentials and his honor.
Fleeing westward from the memory of his jump—a leap from the Patna that became a plunge into infamy—Jim seeks refuge and a chance for redemption in the remote trading posts of the East. He finally finds a fragile sanctuary in the isolated community of Patusan, where, as “Lord Jim,” he wins the trust and reverence of the people. Yet, in this world of his own creation, the shadows of the past are inescapable. Can a man ever outrun his own nature? Is true redemption possible, or is the judgment of one’s conscience a life sentence?
In Lord Jim, Joseph Conrad masterfully constructs a profound and suspenseful meditation on guilt, heroism, and the elusive nature of honor. Through its innovative narrative structure—filtered through the seasoned, philosophical voice of Captain Marlow—the novel plunges into the depths of a single human soul, exploring the chasm between our aspirations and our actions. A cornerstone of modern literature, this is Conrad’s quintessential tale of a man forever pursued by the ghost of his own potential.
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GenreGeneral Fiction, Action and Adventure
Length13 hrs 22 mins
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