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Toilers of the Sea

Toilers of the Sea

著者： Victor Hugo
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 Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Guernsey, the island where Victor Hugo spent 15 years in exile. In Toilers of the Sea, Hugo transforms everyday events into a gripping drama set against the backdrop of a tight-knit island community, just after the Napoleonic Wars. The story follows Gilliatt, a misunderstood Guernseyman who falls in love with Deruchette, the niece of a local shipowner, Mess Lethierry. When Lethierrys ship meets its fate on a treacherous reef, Deruchette vows to marry whoever can retrieve the ships steam engine. Gilliatt, undeterred by the scorn of his neighbors, takes on this monumental challenge, leading to a tale of resilience, love, and the harsh realities of life. This recording features the Isabel Hapgood translation, renowned for its fidelity and elegance. - Summary by John GreenmanCopyright Culture and Heritage classics アート 戯曲・演劇 文学史・文学批評
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  • 055 - Chapter IV - A Preliminary Exmination

    055 - Chapter IV - A Preliminary Exmination
    2026/03/12
    Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Guernsey, the island where Victor Hugo spent 15 years in exile. In Toilers of the Sea, Hugo transforms everyday events into a gripping drama set against the backdrop of a tight-knit island community, just after the Napoleonic Wars. The story follows Gilliatt, a misunderstood Guernseyman who falls in love with Deruchette, the niece of a local shipowner, Mess Lethierry. When Lethierrys ship meets its fate on a treacherous reef, Deruchette vows to marry whoever can retrieve the ships steam engine. Gilliatt, undeterred by the scorn of his neighbors, takes on this monumental challenge, leading to a tale of resilience, love, and the harsh realities of life. This recording features the Isabel Hapgood translation, renowned for its fidelity and elegance. - Summary by John Greenman
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    7 分
  • 054 - Chapter III - Sound but not Safe

    054 - Chapter III - Sound but not Safe
    2026/03/11
    Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Guernsey, the island where Victor Hugo spent 15 years in exile. In Toilers of the Sea, Hugo transforms everyday events into a gripping drama set against the backdrop of a tight-knit island community, just after the Napoleonic Wars. The story follows Gilliatt, a misunderstood Guernseyman who falls in love with Deruchette, the niece of a local shipowner, Mess Lethierry. When Lethierrys ship meets its fate on a treacherous reef, Deruchette vows to marry whoever can retrieve the ships steam engine. Gilliatt, undeterred by the scorn of his neighbors, takes on this monumental challenge, leading to a tale of resilience, love, and the harsh realities of life. This recording features the Isabel Hapgood translation, renowned for its fidelity and elegance. - Summary by John Greenman
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    4 分
  • 053 - Chapter II - The Thoroughness of the Disaster

    053 - Chapter II - The Thoroughness of the Disaster
    2026/03/10
    Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Guernsey, the island where Victor Hugo spent 15 years in exile. In Toilers of the Sea, Hugo transforms everyday events into a gripping drama set against the backdrop of a tight-knit island community, just after the Napoleonic Wars. The story follows Gilliatt, a misunderstood Guernseyman who falls in love with Deruchette, the niece of a local shipowner, Mess Lethierry. When Lethierrys ship meets its fate on a treacherous reef, Deruchette vows to marry whoever can retrieve the ships steam engine. Gilliatt, undeterred by the scorn of his neighbors, takes on this monumental challenge, leading to a tale of resilience, love, and the harsh realities of life. This recording features the Isabel Hapgood translation, renowned for its fidelity and elegance. - Summary by John Greenman
    続きを読む 一部表示
    7 分
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