Matelot (1898)

Matelot is a novel written by the French author Pierre Loti and published in 1898. The story revolves around a young French sailor named Yves Kermadec who is assigned to a naval ship called the Duguay-Trouin. Yves is a passionate and romantic young man who falls in love with a beautiful woman named Gaud, who lives in the Breton village where he grew up.Despite the challenges of their different social classes and the disapproval of Gaud's father, Yves and Gaud begin a secret romance. However, when Yves is called away on duty, Gaud becomes pregnant and must deal with the consequences of their forbidden love.The novel is a vivid portrayal of life at sea and the struggles of sailors during the late 19th century. It also explores themes of love, class, and duty. Loti's writing is known for its poetic and lyrical style, and Matelot is no exception. The novel has been praised for its beautiful descriptions of the sea and its emotional depth.Overall, Matelot is a classic work of French literature that offers a poignant and moving portrayal of love and life at sea.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.