Lord Jim is one of Joseph Conrad’s most celebrated novels, masterfully blending adventure with profound psychological analysis. The narrative centers on the protagonist, Jim, who is haunted by his momentary lapse in courage during a perilous sea voyage that leads to a disastrous shipwreck and ignominious condemnation at a Court of Inquiry. Seeking redemption, Jim embarks on an odyssey to Patusan, a remote and exotic region, where he reinvents himself as ‘Tuan Jim,’ earning the respect of the local inhabitants. Yet, when a band of marauders invades their peaceful village, Jim’s past shadows threaten to undo his hard-won reputation and peace of mind.

This new Broadview Press edition is meticulously based on the inaugural British edition from 1900, offering readers a faithful representation of Conrad’s original work. Accompanying this text are insightful critical and contextual discussions that provide valuable historical context. The appendices enrich the reading experience by including diverse source materials, such as documents related to the Jeddah scandal, and early critical perspectives on the novel.