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, ahead of 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.
LORD JIM
Meaning of LORD JIM in English
Oxford guide to British and American culture English vocabulary. Руководство по британской и американской культуре, Оксфордский английский словарь. 2005