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Lord Jim by Joseph Conrad - 1900

I am reading at present a classic novel that I have in the bookcase for some time--Joseph Conrad's "Lord Jim"- concerning life on the sea and the main character's failure to deal properly with life and death decisions on board an old steamer carrying pilgrims to Mecca.


Jim fails morally when called upon but I have to ask would we make the same decision? Jim, the son of a vicar is to be questioned in court.


The first chapters are the most lyrical, poetic and artistic I have read in English and Conrad was Polish. Conrad had himself served on the sea for 20yrs.


Created By on 22/04/2020

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Ew8man
11th Jul 2020 10:15:55 (Last activity: 11th Jul 2020 10:18:10)
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Well, what a coincidence!

I was just browsing through and saw your post on Lord Jim. I too found that book a hauntingly beautiful read. It was about the only book I had when I was teaching English in Macedonia in the 70’s. I began to write letters home in the style of Conrad. I must of read those first few chapters 10 times.

A few years later I was able to work in Singapore and visited Indonesia several times which again reminded me of Conrad’s book. I think I have carried his written images my whole life.

Then, blow me, you are another w8man!

Hope this comment reaches you as I see we are a couple of months away from each other.

My best wishes to a fellow 8man.
Response from Sally - Silversurfer's Editor made on 11th Jul 2020 10:18:10
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Larger
27th Apr 2020 19:34:25 (Last activity: 1st May 2020 19:19:09)
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I downloaded Charles Dickens classic novel, BLEAK HOUSE, some two years ago and am on my second attempt to read it. IT IS A STRUGGLE. The sentences are so long and the characters seem to speak in a different form of English than I do. Many a word I have to refer to the dictionary to understand what they are meaning. And the story is very complex with many characters and sub plots that I just wonder what the conclusion will be.
As anyone else had this problem ??. I have read other books by Dickens and managed them in one go.
Response from patmca made on 1st May 2020 16:29:47
To be honest ,I have never been able to finish a Dickens novel except at school when I had to. The style of writing and the over wrought characterisation just does not gel with me. I know he is hailed as a writer but I often wonder how many people actually finish his books. But then I cannot stand Shakespeare either.
Response from Larger made on 1st May 2020 19:19:09 > @patmca
I am perceivering ., past halfway now, just as well we are in Lockdown .
As for Shakespeare, well that's anther kettle of fish.
islandPat
23rd Apr 2020 13:17:15
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I am reading Daniel Defoe - his thoughts about the 1665 plague - will let you know about it.

Pat 🙂

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