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Victor Hugo

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
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Ficción clásica
ISBN:
9781279455678
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Toilers of the Sea, by Victor Hugo, is a novel set on the island of Guernsey. The story centers around Gilliatt, a hardworking and solitary fisherman who is deeply devoted to Déruchette, the niece of Mess Lethierry. When Lethierry’s ship, the Durande, is wrecked on a treacherous reef, Gilliatt embarks on a perilous mission to recover the ship’s engine, driven by his love for Déruchette and the promise of her hand in marriage should he succeed. Hugo masterfully portrays the relentless power of the sea and the indomitable spirit of man in the face of nature’s fury. The novel explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the struggle against overwhelming odds. With vivid descriptions and compelling characters, Toilers of the Sea is a testament to Hugo’s storytelling genius and a captivating exploration of human resilience. This classic novel remains a powerful and moving read, showcasing Hugo’s profound understanding of the human condition.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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