Islannin kalastajat

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Loti, Pierre, 1850-1923

Contributor:

Relander, O. (Oskar), 1863-1930.

Standardized Title:

Pêcheur d'Islande. Finnish

Language:

Finnish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Islannin kalastajat" by Pierre Loti is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores the lives of a group of Icelandic fishermen, focusing on characters like Yann, Sylvestre, and the relationships they form amidst the harshness of their environment. It highlights themes of love, duty, and the struggles of life at sea." "The opening of the novel introduces five sturdy fishermen in a small, dim cabin, enjoying wine and conversing about women and marriage. The atmosphere is heavy with the scent of saltwater, and their camaraderie is evident in their lively discussions. Among them is a young man named Sylvestre, who becomes anxious about the absence of his friend Yann. The scene sets the stage for not only the rugged realities of their fishing lives but also hints at deeper personal stories and the significance of relationships within this tight-knit community." (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Timo Ervasti and Tapio Riikonen

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/An_Iceland_Fisherman

Reading ease score: 36.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2019-02-14