Pêcheur d'Islande by Pierre Loti

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Author Loti, Pierre, 1850-1923
Title Pêcheur d'Islande
Note Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Walter Debeuf
Summary "Pêcheur d'Islande" by Pierre Loti is a novel written during the late 19th century that captures the lives of Breton fishermen embarking on perilous journeys to Iceland for cod fishing. The story centers around the lives of several fishermen, including young Sylvestre and his big brother, Yann, navigating their relationships, the harshness of their maritime existence, and their connections to love and home. The opening of the novel vividly depicts a group of five fishermen gathered in their cramped quarters aboard the fishing vessel Marie, sharing laughter and stories late into the night. The atmosphere is one of camaraderie and simplicity, contrasted with the looming darkness and treacherous sea outside. Through their interactions, we glimpse their personalities and the tensions between the wild, free-spirited Yann, who dreams of marrying the sea, and the more innocent, tender-hearted Sylvestre, who yearns for a simple life of love and family. As they prepare to fish under the midnight sun, the narrative hints at deeper emotional currents regarding love, duty, and the stark realities of life as fishermen in a harsh, unforgiving environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Fishers -- Fiction
Subject Iceland -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 4785
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Most Recently Updated Nov 14, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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