An Iceland Fisherman


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'An Iceland Fisherman' is an 1886 romance by the celebrated - he was elected to the French Academy in May, 1891 - novelist and naval officer Louis Marie-Julien Viaud, under his pseudonym, Pierre Loti. It is a multi-faceted story of romantic love, familial devotion and the brotherly bonds within a community of hard-working fisherfolk who both love and dread the challenges of a seafaring life. Set in 19th Century Brittany, the story reveals unique aspects of the Breton people and their ancient culture that is today threatened by the possibility of disappearing forever. The English translation is by the accomplished French diplomat and writer Jules Cambon. (Summary by Brian Fullen)

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Pierre Loti 26:25 Read by Rel22
Part 1, On the Icy Sea, Chapter I, The Fishermen 20:07 Read by docdlmartin
Part 1, Chapter II, Icelanders 4:38 Read by docdlmartin
Part 1, Chapter III, The Women at Home 21:01 Read by docdlmartin
Part 1, Chapter IV, First Love 6:45 Read by ivobrkn18Harrop
Part 1, Chapter V, The Second Meeting 21:57 Read by Rita Boutros
Part 1, Chapter VI, News From Home 14:11 Read by Rita Boutros
Part 2, In The Breton Land, Chapter I, The Plaything of the Storm 16:06 Read by Rita Boutros
Part 2, Chapter II, A Pardonable Ruse 3:29 Read by Rita Boutros
Part 2, Chapter III, Of Sinister Portent 19:15 Read by Rita Boutros
Part 2, Chapter IV, His Reluctance 2:32 Read by Rita Boutros
Part 2, Chapter V, Sailors at the Play 1:45 Read by Rita Boutros
Part 2, Chapter VI, Ordered on Foreign Service 2:05 Read by Rita Boutros
Part 2, Chapter VII, Moan's Sweetheart 4:08 Read by Rita Boutros
Part 2, Chapter VIII, Old and Young 5:59 Read by Rita Boutros
Part 2, Chapter IX, The Eastern Voyage 7:07 Read by Rita Boutros
Part 2, Chapter X, The Orient 3:40 Read by Rita Boutros
Part 2, Chapter XI, A Curious Rencontre 11:32 Read by Rita Boutros
Part 2, Chapter XII. Striking the Rock Unknown 6:30 Read by Rita Boutros
Part 2, Chapter XIII, Home News 5:05 Read by Rita Boutros
Part 3, In The Shadow, Chapter I, The Skirmish 5:40 Read by Joe Selah
Part 3, Chapter II, ''Out, Brief Candle!'' 8:06 Read by Lauren
Part 3, Chapter III, The Grave Abroad 3:53 Read by tjfria
Part 3, Chapter IV, To the Survivors, the Spoils 4:24 Read by tjfria
Part 3, Chapter V, The Death-Blow 10:01 Read by tjfria
Part 3, Chapter VI, A Charitable Assumption 1:34 Read by Lauren
Part 3, Chapter VII, The Comforter 2:13 Read by Lauren
Part 3, Chapter VIII, The Brother's Grief 2:47 Read by Rita Boutros
Part 3, Chapter IX, Work Cures Sorrow 10:51 Read by Rita Boutros
Part 3, Chapter X, The White Fog 4:57 Read by Rita Boutros
Part 3, Chapter XI, The Spectre Ship 10:04 Read by Rita Boutros
Part 3, Chapter XII, The Strange Couple 11:40 Read by tjfria
Part 3, Chapter XIII, Renewed Disappointment 4:27 Read by tjfria
Part 3, Chapter XIV, The Grandam Breaking Up 9:48 Read by tjfria
Part 3, Chapter XV, The New Ship 8:20 Read by tjfria
Part 3, Chapter XVI, Lone and Lorn 6:32 Read by tjfria
Part 3, Chapter XVII, The Espousal 9:45 Read by tjfria
Part 4, Yann's First Wedding, Chapter I, The Courting by the Sea 3:49 Read by Sheribel
Part 4, Chapter II, The Seaman's Secret 1:56 Read by Sheribel
Part 4, Chapter III, The Ominous Wedding-Dress 1:43 Read by Sheribel
Part 4, Chapter IV, Flower of the Thorn 3:47 Read by Sheribel
Part 4, Chapter V, The Cost of Obstinacy 4:49 Read by Sheribel
Part 4, Chapter VI, The Bridal 5:47 Read by Sheribel
Part 4, Chapter VII, The Discordant Note 17:44 Read by tjfria
Part 4, Chapter VIII, The Blissful Week 12:18 Read by tjfria
Part 5, The Second Wedding, Chapter I, The Start 10:16 Read by Rel22
Part 5, Chapter II, The First of the Fleet 4:44 Read by Rel22
Part 5, Chapter III, All But Two 1:59 Read by Rel22
Part 5, Chapter IV, Still at Sea 1:21 Read by Rel22
Part 5, Chapter V, Sharing the Dread 5:52 Read by Rel22
Part 5, Chapter VI, All But One 4:36 Read by Rel22
Part 5, Chapter VII, The Mourner's Vision 5:03 Read by Rel22
Part 5, Chapter VIII, The False Alarm 9:02 Read by Rel22
Part 5, Chapter IX, Wedded to the Sea 2:15 Read by Rel22