{"product_id":"lord-jim-9781513219134","title":"Lord Jim","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJim is a young seaman, who's faced with a life or death scenario, and chooses self-preservation over the well-being of his unsuspecting passengers and crew.\u003c\/b\u003e One impulsive act permanently damages his career, dramatically changing his future.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJim is a young man who's enamored by life at sea. He is a crewmember on the vessel, \u003ci\u003ePatna\u003c\/i\u003e, which is scheduled to transport hundreds of passengers to Mecca. When they encounter rough weather, the ship is damaged and begins to leak. Jim and his crew hastily abandon the \u003ci\u003ePatna\u003c\/i\u003e and everyone onboard. Afterwards, they discover the ship didn't sink and the passengers survived. The crew is quickly reprimanded for violating protocol and are stripped of their certifications. Jim is overcome with guilt, seeking redemption in the eyes of himself and his peers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLord Jim\u003c\/i\u003e is considered one of the greatest novels of the twentieth century. It's a vivid exploration of professional ethics and personal accountability. A story about integrity and how it can be tested by anyone, at any time, in any circumstance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of \u003ci\u003eLord Jim\u003c\/i\u003e is both modern and readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eConrad, Joseph:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoseph Conrad (1857-1924)\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Berdychiv, Ukraine and had an unconventional childhood. His father was a writer and political activist who harshly criticized the Russian government. The family constantly traveled and by age 11, Conrad had lost both parents to tuberculosis. He spent his formative years with an uncle before embarking on a career as a merchant marine. During his downtown, Conrad would write stories inspired by his many experiences. His first novel, \u003ci\u003eAlmayer's Folly\u003c\/i\u003e, was published in 1895 followed by his most acclaimed works, \u003ci\u003eLord Jim\u003c\/i\u003e (1900) and \u003ci\u003eHeart of Darkness\u003c\/i\u003e (1902).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mint Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50448285303058,"sku":"9781513219134","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d71398b2-499d-4fe8-83a2-fae9e71af512.jpg?v=1729731865","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/lord-jim-9781513219134","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}