Lord Jim (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162671697)

Lord Jim is a novel written by Joseph Conrad, first published in 1900. The book tells the story of a young British seaman named Jim who, after a moment of weakness, becomes a pariah in his own society. The novel is divided into three parts, with the first part focusing on Jim's early life and his decision to become a sailor. The second part of the book is set in the East Indies, where Jim's life takes a dramatic turn after he abandons his ship and passengers during a storm. The third and final part of the novel takes place in Patusan, a remote settlement in the East Indies, where Jim tries to redeem himself by becoming the leader of the local people. The novel explores themes of honor, courage, redemption, and the human capacity for self-forgiveness. Conrad's writing style is characterized by his use of complex sentence structure, vivid descriptions of the natural world, and his exploration of the psychological and emotional depths of his characters. Lord Jim is considered one of Conrad's greatest works and a classic of English literature. It has been adapted into several films and has influenced many writers and filmmakers.He was an inch, perhaps two, under six feet, powerfully built, and he advanced straight at you with a slight stoop of the shoulders, head forward, and a fixed from-under stare which made you think of a charging bull. His voice was deep, loud, and his manner displayed a kind of dogged self-assertion which had nothing aggressive in it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Joseph Conrad
ISBN-10: 1162671696
ISBN-13: 9781162671697
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 258
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.99lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.54d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 9.1
Point Value: 24
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 5989 / Lord Jim