An Iceland Fisherman
Stockholm: The Limited Editions Club, 1931. First Edition. Limited Edition of 1,500 numbered copies, of which this is number 86. Signed by the illustrator, Yngve Berg on the limitation page. Quarto, 207 pages, publisher's original quarter white cloth over pictorial boards. Publisher's original brown slipcase. Top edge gilt. An Iceland Fisherman by Pierre Loti, originally published in French as Pêcheur d'Islande in 1886, is a poignant and lyrical novel that captures the harsh, unforgiving life of Breton fishermen who brave the treacherous waters of the North Atlantic near Iceland. Through the story of Yann Gaos, a young and rugged fisherman, and his tragic love for the gentle Gaud Mével, Loti explores themes of love, duty, sacrifice, and the relentless power of nature. His evocative prose vividly portrays the perilous existence of the fishermen and the quiet despair of those they leave behind on the rugged coasts of Brittany. Widely regarded as one of Loti’s finest works, An Iceland Fisherman is a masterful blend of realism and romanticism, offering readers a moving portrayal of human resilience and the eternal struggle against the sea. Some slight discoloration to the slipcase, else in very good + to near fine condition. Item #43
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