Lord Jim
/ˌlɔːd ˈdʒɪm/
/ˌlɔːrd ˈdʒɪm/
- a novel (1900) by Joseph Conrad. It tells the story of a young ship's officer who leaves a ship that appears to be sinking, before all the other passengers on board. He later feels very ashamed of this act and goes to live abroad, where he finally wins back his honour.