About “Toilers of the Sea”
Toilers of the Sea is a novel by Victor Hugo published in 1866. It is dedicated to the island of Guernsey, where Hugo lived in exile for 15 years. The story is set in a small island community and transforms everyday events into intense drama. The novel takes place after the Napoleonic Wars and explores how the Industrial Revolution affects the lives of the island's residents. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- Latest edition
- 1911 · ISBN 9780375761324