About this book
Scènes de mer, Tome I by Edouard Corbière plunges listeners into the salty, sometimes comic, sometimes harsh world of 19th-century seafaring life. This classic collection of sea stories and maritime literature—first published in 1835—brings together brisk tales of brigs, pilots, shipboard camaraderie and moral dilemmas, all drawn from the lived rhythms of life at sea.
Corbière’s writing balances vivid nautical detail with sharp character portraits: from the practical, opportunistic Captain Sautard to the tiresome, self-important subré cargo Laurenfuite, each vignette reveals how fate, fortune and human foibles play out on open water. Themes of duty, speculation, companionship and the social order aboard ship are threaded through lively dialogue and atmospheric descriptions that reflect the Romantic and realist currents of early 19th‑century French maritime culture.
Ideal for fans of sea stories, historical fiction and classic literature, this audiobook suits listeners who relish character-driven narratives, period atmosphere and authentic nautical flavor. Whether you’re drawn to maritime history or adventurous storytelling, Corbière’s Scènes de mer offers a compelling voyage into the heart of life under sail.
