Name: Lord Jim (in Spanish)
SKU: 59909612
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Author: Joseph Conrad
ISBN: 9781976303272

Type

Physical Book

Author

Joseph Conrad

Publisher

Createspace

Language

Spanish

Pages

452

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

22.9x15.2x2.6 cm

Weight

0.66 kg.

ISBN13

9781976303272

Synopsis "Lord Jim (in Spanish)"

Escrita en 1900, Lord Jim es la gran novela sobre el tenue filo que separa las dos caras de una misma moneda: la cobardía y el valor. Jim es un joven idealista que descubre el mar a bordo del Patna, un viejo vapor que transporta a ochocientos peregrinos hacia La Meca. Una noche, el barco se hunde y la tripulación lo abandona sin auxiliar a los peregrinos. Jim asume la vergüenza de no haber nada por éstos e inicia una verdadera odisea en la selva malaya, donde se gana el afecto de los nativos. Convertido en caudillo y defensor de su nuevo pueblo, inicia una nueva vida dedicada al mar

Joseph Conrad

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Joseph Conrad (1857-1924) was a Polish-British writer known for his tales about the sea, colonialism, and the psychological struggles of individuals facing adversity. His work is characterized by the exploration of themes such as morality, despair, and the absurdity of human existence. Born in Ukraine, Conrad spent much of his life as a sailor before turning to writing, which significantly influenced his narrative style.

Among his most notable works are Heart of Darkness (1899), Lord Jim (1900), and Nostromo (1904). Although he did not receive major awards during his lifetime, his influence on 20th-century literature is undeniable, being considered a precursor of modern narrative.

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