Overview

Published in 1900, Joseph Conrad’s novel Lord Jim tells the story of Jim, a young British seaman who is haunted by his decision to abandon a ship full of Muslim pilgrims when it begins to sink. Seeking redemption, Jim attempts to rebuild his life in various settings, confronting moral dilemmas and grappling with his own sense of honor. The novel explores themes of guilt, identity, and the complexities of human morality. The novel is narrated by Marlow, who is also the narrator of Conrad’s Heart of Darkness

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