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The eternal conflict between the will of man and the power of nature, as expressed by the sea. Contains a realistic and rhapsodical description of the Needles, the pointed rocks in the English Channel, and a man's terrifying fight with an octopus.

A new 2023 translation into American English from the original French manuscripts of Victor Hugo's classic 1866 Toilers of the Sea (Les Travailleurs de la mer). "Toilers of the Sea" is sweeping epic a novel that explores the themes of heroism, sacrifice, and redemption through the story of a fisherman who battles the forces of nature to save his island home. The book is notable for its vivid descriptions of the sea and its portrayal of the inner turmoil of the protagonist. It is considered one of Hugo's most accomplished works and a classic of French literature. The novel is a dedication and homage to the isle of Guernsey and it's people, where Hugo spent 15 years of his life while in exile.