An Iceland Fisherman

"An Iceland Fisherman" by Pierre Loti is a story about Breton fishermen. It mainly follows Yann, a fisherman, and his love story with Gaud, a young gal from Paimpol. The book looks at love, being apart from those you care about, and the sadness that comes with a life tied to the sea. The story begins on the fishing boat "Marie," showing Breton fishermen in their cabin, talking about women and marriage. We meet Yann, a big guy who is looked up to by a younger fisherman named Sylvestre. They fish in the tough Icelandic seas, and readers can easily see the friendship and teamwork among the crew. The book sets the scene for a sad story of wanting something, all happening within the hard lives of these men and their connections with the people they love back home. As the book goes on, we see how important love and work are, especially when nature doesn't seem to care.