Les pilotes de l'Iroise by Edouard Corbière
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| Author | Corbière, Edouard, 1793-1875 |
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| Title | Les pilotes de l'Iroise |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Les pilotes de l'Iroise" by Édouard Corbière is a maritime novel written in the early 19th century. It revolves around the lives of pilot Tanguy and his crew as they navigate the treacherous waters between Ouessant Island and Brest, highlighting their bravery amidst the perilous sea. The story explores themes of camaraderie, survival, and the harsh realities of seafarer life, all while highlighting the characters’ simple, yet profound, human emotions and relationships. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to a stormy autumn day where three pilots—Tanguy, Jean-Marie, and another companion—are on their pilot boat in the Iroise Sea, bracing against rough weather and discussing their experiences. As they spot a large ship veering toward disaster in the Raz-des-Saints, they rush to attempt a rescue, illustrating their dedication and urgency to save lives. Despite their efforts, the ship ultimately sinks, but the pilots manage to save two infants from the wreckage, sparking their decision to adopt the orphans. This opening sets the stage for Tanguy’s subsequent adventures, filled with themes of familial bonds and the moral complexities of seafaring life as he gains notoriety and seeks fortune, unfolding the depths of character development and emotional resilience throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Sea stories |
| Subject | French fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 15885 |
| Release Date | May 23, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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