Jim is a young seaman who dreams of becoming a brave and honorable hero. But one decision made during a moment of crisis at sea turns into a lifelong burden of shame. When disaster strikes aboard a passenger ship, Jim’s choice leaves him judged not only by society, but also by his own conscience. In one of his most powerful novels, Joseph Conrad tells a haunting story of guilt, honor, and the struggle for redemption in Lord Jim. Fleeing the shadow of his past, Jim travels to distant lands hoping ...