Lord Jim

This classic novel tells the story of Jim, a young British seaman haunted by a single act of cowardice after abandoning a ship in distress. Struggling to redeem himself, he seeks a fresh start in a remote trading post in the East Indies. There, he gains the respect of the locals and becomes their leader, but his past continues to cast a shadow over his new life. Conrad's narrative explores themes of honor, guilt, and the quest for personal redemption against the backdrop of colonial Southeast Asia.