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  • 097 - Chapter V - The Great Tomb

    097 - Chapter V - The Great Tomb
    2026/04/23
    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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    22 分
  • 096 - Chapter IV - For your Wife when you Marry

    096 - Chapter IV - For your Wife when you Marry
    2026/04/22
    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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    9 分
  • 095 - Chapter III - The Foresight of Abnegation

    095 - Chapter III - The Foresight of Abnegation
    2026/04/21
    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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    12 分
  • 094 - Chapter II - Despairs in Presence of Each Other

    094 - Chapter II - Despairs in Presence of Each Other
    2026/04/20
    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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    18 分
  • 093 - Book Third - Departure of the Cashmere - Chapter I - The Havelet quite close to the Church

    093 - Book Third - Departure of the Cashmere - Chapter I - The Havelet quite close to the Church
    2026/04/19
    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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    8 分
  • 092 - Chapter II - The Leather Trunk

    092 - Chapter II - The Leather Trunk
    2026/04/18
    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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    5 分
  • 091 - Book Second - Gratitude in Full Despotism - Chapter I - Joy Surrounded by Anguish

    091 - Book Second - Gratitude in Full Despotism - Chapter I - Joy Surrounded by Anguish
    2026/04/17
    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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    25 分
  • 090 - Chapter II - Again the Port Bell

    090 - Chapter II - Again the Port Bell
    2026/04/16
    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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    21 分