De profundis! Episode Maritime by Charles Durand
"De profundis! Episode Maritime" by Charles Durand is a maritime narrative written in the late 19th century. This novel explores themes of duty, love, and loss against a backdrop of heroism embodied by its characters, particularly in the context of maritime rescue operations. The story is infused with a poignant sense of tragedy and human resilience in the face of nature's fury. The plot unfolds around a group of sailors and their
efforts to save shipwrecked individuals during a violent storm. Central to the narrative are the characters of Talbot, a veteran pilot, and Raymond, a young matelot who grapples with his feelings for Jeanne, Talbot's fiancée. The tale delves into their shared past marked by tragedy, particularly the loss of their loved ones during a failed rescue attempt. As Raymond battles his emotions, he is swept into a gripping rescue mission where heroism and the commitment to save lives come to the forefront. The story culminates in a tragic yet redemptive series of events that challenge the characters’ understanding of duty, love, and the sacrifices that life demands. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Durand, Charles, 1863-1907 |
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| Title | De profundis! Episode Maritime |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Tonya Allen and PG Distributed Proofreaders. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Sea stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 12451 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 89 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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