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Toilers of the Sea

By Victor Hugo

Toilers of the Sea Contemporary literature

Toilers of the Sea

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Toilers of the Sea by Victor Hugo is a novel set on the island of Guernsey and tells the story of Gilliatt, a solitary and resilient fisherman. When a steamship owned by the father of his beloved, Déruchette, becomes stranded on dangerous rocks, Gilliatt volunteers to recover its valuable engine in hopes of winning her hand in marriage.Facing treacherous seas, isolation, and deadly sea creatures, Gilliatt succeeds through sheer will and ingenuity. However, upon returning, he learns that Déruchette loves another man. Accepting this, Gilliatt quietly steps aside and sacrifices his own happiness.The novel explores themes of human endurance, love, fate, and man versus nature, showcasing Hugo's fascination with the sea's beauty and cruelty.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
440
Release Date:
2025-07-25
Publication Date:
2025-07-25
Publisher:
Lushena Books
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN13:
9798897185658
Weight:
940 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
28 cm
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