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A humble coastal fisherman named Saïd ekes out a living casting nets and dreams of rising above his station; patient domestic scenes and daily toils lead to an episode of sudden misfortune when he loses the day's earnings, setting in motion a sequence of events that test his faith, relationships, and ambitions. The narrative unfolds in two sections contrasting episodes of fortune and reversal, portraying village life, religious observance, social aspiration, and moral choices. Through encounters with friends, officials, and chance, the story examines how luck, fate, charity, and pride shape one man's fortunes and the community that surrounds him.

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Marmaduke Pickthall

Saïd
the Fisherman

New York
Alfred A. Knopf
1925