“I remember staying to look at it for a long time, as one would linger within reach of a consoling whisper. The sky was pearly grey. It was one of those overcast days so rare in the tropics, in which memories crowd upon one, memories of other shores, of other faces.”
Joseph Conrad's 'Lord Jim' is a classic novel that delves into the psychological and moral complexities of its protagonist, Jim, as he navigates the treacherous waters of the South Pacific. The narrative follows Jim's journey from a young, ambitious seaman to a man grappling with the consequences of his actions and the weight of his past. The story is rich with symbolism and philosophical musings, offering readers a profound exploration of human nature and the nature of heroism. more
Joseph Conrad, born on December 3, 1857 in Poland and died on August 3, 1924 in the United Kingdom, was a renowned British author of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is known for his profound descriptions of maritime life and his insightful explorations of human nature. more
“Queer, how I misinterpreted the designations of doom.”
“I'll never be happy, how can you love me, I'm awful, I'm covered with spiders, I'm doomed.”
“Oh, all right, perhaps it wasn't all your fault, I was just doomed from the start.”
“The sad truth is that we have to persist in this doomed world that we have created.”