Lord Jim by Conrad
$28.00
SKU: QR-000057
- Printed Pre-2005
- Fully bound in genuine leather
- 22kt gold deeply inlaid on the “hubbed” spine
- Superbly printed on acid-neutral paper
- Sewn pages
- Satin-ribbon page marker
- Gilded page ends
- Bound in the USA. Imported materials.
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This Easton Press edition presents Joseph Conrad’s Lord Jim, published in 1900, a novel that stands among the most profound psychological explorations in English literature. The story centers on Jim, a young British seaman whose moment of cowardice—abandoning a ship full of pilgrims he believes to be sinking—destroys his self-conception as a man of honor and courage.
The vessel doesn’t sink, and Jim faces public disgrace at the subsequent inquiry. Unable to escape his shame, he drifts eastward through various maritime posts, always fleeing when his past surfaces. The narrative is filtered primarily through Marlow, the ship captain who becomes obsessed with understanding Jim’s character and seeking some form of redemption for him.
Jim eventually finds refuge in Patusan, a remote Malay settlement where he becomes “Lord Jim,” a figure of authority respected by the native population. He achieves a kind of heroism there, yet his past returns in devastating fashion, forcing a final reckoning with the question of whether a man can overcome a single act of moral failure.
Conrad examines honor, identity, and self-deception with relentless psychological penetration. The novel’s experimental narrative structure—circling around events, returning to them from different perspectives—mirrors Jim’s own inability to escape his defining moment. Lord Jim asks whether redemption is possible and what constitutes true courage, offering no easy answers.
About This Edition
This edition is published by Easton Press.
- CRISP, like new. Only recently unsealed to check condition.
- Printed Pre-2005
- Fully bound in genuine leather
- 22kt gold deeply inlaid on the “hubbed” spine
- Superbly printed on acid-neutral paper
- Sewn pages
- Satin-ribbon page marker
- Gilded page ends
- Bound in the USA. Imported materials.
About Easton Press
The Easton Press is a luxury book publisher specializing in leather-bound collector’s editions of classic and notable works. Founded in 1973, they’re known for their premium subscription series like “The 100 Greatest Books Ever Written,” which delivers beautifully crafted volumes with genuine leather bindings, gilt edges, silk ribbon bookmarks, and high-quality paper. These books would be sent to subscribers by monthly subscription. Easton Press books are designed as heirloom-quality editions that appeal to serious collectors and bibliophiles who value both literary content and exceptional craftsmanship. Retail prices for books from this publisher start at $90.
Additional information
| Weight | 48 oz |
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