Lord Jim (Unabridged Deluxe Edition) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A seaman's disgrace and search for redemption across imperial seas—psychological drama of guilt, honor, and empireBy Joseph Conrad
Length38h 1m
About this audiobook
Lord Jim is Joseph Conrad's searching study of moral failure, exile, and the difficult pursuit of redemption. Presented in Conrad's intricate, layered narrative style—most memorably through the reflective voice of Marlow—the novel moves from the scandal of the Patna incident to the remote world of Patusan, where Jim attempts to remake himself. At once an adventure tale and a modernist psychological inquiry, it stands at the threshold between Victorian imperial fiction and twentieth-century literary modernism. Conrad, born Józef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski in partitioned Poland, drew deeply on his years as a merchant seaman in the British maritime world. His knowledge of ships, colonial ports, and the moral ambiguities of empire informs every page of Lord Jim. Having lived between languages, nations, and loyalties, Conrad was uniquely equipped to explore divided identity, honor, and the burden of self-judgment. This unabridged deluxe edition is recommended for readers who value complex characterization, philosophical depth, and prose of extraordinary atmospheric power. It is essential for admirers of modernist fiction, maritime literature, and works that ask how a person may live after a defining act of cowardice.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection.
- Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer.
- A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthology's overall scope without giving away essential twists.
- A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds.
- Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length38 hrs 1 min
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 12, 2015
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
16THE MIRROR OF THE SEA (pt. 3)
2Introduction
17NOTES ON LIFE & LETTERS
3Historical Context
18AUTHOR’S NOTE
4Synopsis (Selection)
19PART I—LETTERS
5LORD JIM (pt. 1)
20PART II—LIFE (pt. 1)
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6LORD JIM (pt. 2)
21PART II—LIFE (pt. 2)
7LORD JIM (pt. 3)
22PART II—LIFE (pt. 3)
8LORD JIM (pt. 4)
23BIOGRAPHY & CRITICAL ESSAYS
9LORD JIM (pt. 5)
24JOSEPH CONRAD (A Biography) by Hugh Walpole
10LORD JIM (pt. 6)
25JOSEPH CONRAD by John Albert Macy
11MEMOIRS, NOTES & LETTERS
26A CONRAD MISCELLANY by John Albert Macy
12A PERSONAL RECORD; OR SOME REMINISCENCES (pt. 1)
27JOSEPH CONRAD by Virginia Woolf1
13A PERSONAL RECORD; OR SOME REMINISCENCES (pt. 2)
28Analysis
14THE MIRROR OF THE SEA (pt. 1)
29Reflection
15THE MIRROR OF THE SEA (pt. 2)
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