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  • 088 - Chapter VII - There is an Ear in the Unknown

    088 - Chapter VII - There is an Ear in the Unknown
    2026/04/14
    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
  • 087 - Chapter VI - De Profundis ad Altum

    087 - Chapter VI - De Profundis ad Altum
    2026/04/13
    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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    17 分
  • 086 - Chapter V - In the Interval which Separates Six Inches from Two Feet there is Room to Lodge Death

    086 - Chapter V - In the Interval which Separates Six Inches from Two Feet there is Room to Lodge Death
    2026/04/12
    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
  • 085 - Chapter IV - Nothing is Hidden and Nothing is Lost

    085 - Chapter IV - Nothing is Hidden and Nothing is Lost
    2026/04/11
    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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    10 分
  • 084 - Chapter III - Another Form of Combat in the Gulf

    084 - Chapter III - Another Form of Combat in the Gulf
    2026/04/10
    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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    7 分
  • 083 - Chapter II - The Monster

    083 - Chapter II - The Monster
    2026/04/09
    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
  • 082 - Book Four - The Pitfalls of the Obstacle - Chapter I - A Man who is Hungry is not the only Hungry on

    082 - Book Four - The Pitfalls of the Obstacle - Chapter I - A Man who is Hungry is not the only Hungry on
    2026/04/08
    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
  • 081 - Chapter VI - The Combat

    081 - Chapter VI - The Combat
    2026/04/07
    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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    51 分