Toilers of the Sea Part 2

Victor Hugo 지음

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The sea turns suddenly violent, a ship sinks, and the truth hides in shadows. The Durande’s wreck reveals hints of sabotage rather than accident. Captain Clubin, outwardly upright, conceals greed and betrayal within. He manipulates the unfolding crisis to serve his personal gain. The plot deepens like a crime drama, with growing tension between internal ethics and external chaos. Characters confront their truths amid the sea’s unrest. Fate, silent and patient, steers toward the next turning point.

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BOOK IV.—THE BAGPIPE
I. STREAKS OF FIRE ON THE HORIZON
II. THE UNKNOWN UNFOLDS ITSELF BY DEGREES
III. THE AIR “BONNIE DUNDEE” FINDS AN ECHO ON THE HILL
IV. “A SERENADE BY NIGHT MAY PLEASE A LADY FAIR,
BUT OF UNCLE AND OF GUARDIAN LET THE TROUBADOUR BEWARE.”
UNPUBLISHED COMEDY
V. A DESERVED SUCCESS HAS ALWAYS ITS DETRACTORS
VI. THE SLOOP CASHMERE SAVES A SHIPWRECKED CREW
VII. HOW AN IDLER HAD THE GOOD FORTUNE TO BE SEEN BY A FISHERMAN

BOOK V.—THE REVOLVER
I. CONVERSATIONS AT THE JEAN AUBERGE
II. CLUBIN OBSERVES SOMEONE
III. CLUBIN CARRIES AWAY SOMETHING AND BRINGS BACK NOTHING
IV. PLEINMONT
V. THE BIRDS’-NESTERS
VI. THE JACRESSADE
VII. NOCTURNAL BUYERS AND MYSTERIOUS SELLERS
VIII. A “CANNON” OFF THE RED BALL AND THE BLACK
IX. USEFUL INFORMATION FOR PERSONS WHO EXPECT OR FEAR THE ARRIVAL OF LETTERS FROM BEYOND SEA

BOOK VI.—THE DRUNKEN STEERSMAN AND THE SOBER CAPTAIN
I. THE DOUVRES
II. AN UNEXPECTED FLASK OF BRANDY
III. CONVERSATIONS INTERRUPTED
IV. CAPTAIN CLUBIN DISPLAYS ALL HIS GREAT QUALITIES
V. CLUBIN REACHES THE CROWNING-POINT OF GLORY
VI. THE INTERIOR OF AN ABYSS SUDDENLY REVEALED
VII. AN UNEXPECTED DÉNOUEMENT

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저자(글) Victor Hugo

Victor Hugo was a towering figure in French Romantic literature, excelling as a poet, novelist, and playwright, and is best remembered for masterpieces such as Les Misérables and The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, in which he portrayed the suffering of humanity, the injustices of society, and the redemptive power of love with profound emotional depth, striving not just to tell stories but to stir the conscience of his time. He was also deeply involved in politics, opposing the authoritarian rule of Napoleon III, which led him into exile, yet even during those years abroad, he continued to produce powerful works that reflected his moral convictions and humanistic vision. His writing combined the lyrical beauty of language with a fearless examination of internal conflict and structural injustice, establishing him not only as a literary genius but as a voice of ethical clarity. France embraced him as a national icon, and upon his death, he was buried in the Panthéon with full honors, symbolizing his lasting influence. Hugo’s legacy lives on through his works, which continue to resonate across generations and cultures, inviting readers to reflect on the enduring questions of human dignity, compassion, and justice.