Conrad, Joseph

Lord Jim (Oxford World's Classics)

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ISBN 13:: 9780199536023
author:: Conrad, Joseph
format:: Paperback
publisher:: OUP Oxford
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2008
Pages:: 400
Dimensions:: 19.3 x 2.79 x 12.45 centimetres
Genre:: Classic fiction
Condition:: New
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Lord Jim is a profound and psychologically complex novel about a young Englishman's struggles with courage and identity. Disgraced by a single act of cowardice, Jim's life is forever changed, leading him to a remote Malay settlement where he must confront his past and find a new sense of purpose.

Set against the backdrop of social change and colonial expansion in late Victorian England, this novel explores the values and turmoil of a fading empire through the eyes of its protagonist. With its nuanced exploration of human psychology, Lord Jim is a deeply rewarding read that will appeal to fans of literary fiction.

This new edition of Lord Jim features an introduction and notes by Jacques Berthoud, providing valuable context and insight into the novel's themes and social dynamics. a worthwhile read for anyone interested in literary fiction and the complexities of the human condition.

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