Name: Lord Jim
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Author: Joseph Conrad
ISBN: 9789380816265

Type

Physical Book

Author

Joseph Conrad

Publisher

Maple Press Pvt Ltd

Language

English

Pages

290

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

21.6 x 14.0 x 1.7 cm

Weight

0.37 kg.

ISBN13

9789380816265

Synopsis "Lord Jim "

Lord Jim was written by the polish novelist and short story writer Joseph Conrad, a great revolutionary who was involved in many movements in his times Originally intended to be a short story, but then enlarged to a novel, Lord Jim is partly based on true events that occurred in 1880 abroad the steamer ship Jeddah when its British captain and his crew abandoned it as the ship started to leak Lord Jim, an adventurous tale, raises questions upon social conduct and morality and compels its readers to think

Joseph Conrad

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Joseph Conrad (1857-1924) was a Polish-British writer known for his tales about the sea, colonialism, and the psychological struggles of individuals facing adversity. His work is characterized by the exploration of themes such as morality, despair, and the absurdity of human existence. Born in Ukraine, Conrad spent much of his life as a sailor before turning to writing, which significantly influenced his narrative style.

Among his most notable works are Heart of Darkness (1899), Lord Jim (1900), and Nostromo (1904). Although he did not receive major awards during his lifetime, his influence on 20th-century literature is undeniable, being considered a precursor of modern narrative.

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