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by Jules Verne (Author)
Jules Verne's Around the World in Eighty Days is a thrilling tale of adventure, precision, and daring ambition. Follow the meticulous English gentleman Phileas Fogg and his witty French valet Passepartout as they race against time and traverse continentsâ "on steamships, railways, and even elephantsâ "to win an outrageous wager. With unexpected detours, encounters, and challenges, this classic novel blends excitement, humour, and a touch of romance in a race around the globe.
A globe-spanning race filled with wit, wonder, and adventure!
- Embark on a whirlwind journey across the globe with unforgettable characters.
- Delve into Verneâ (TM)s visionary storytelling that bridges fact and imagination.
- Reflect on the spirit of adventure, loyalty, and determination.
- Explore diverse cultures and geographies through 19th-century travel escapades.
Perfect For:
- Fans of high-stakes adventure and travel stories
- Readers seeking a classic tale with fast-paced action and sharp humour
- Students exploring early science fiction and world literature
- Anyone who dreams of global exploration and human ingenuity
Themes:
- Adventure and exploration
- Time and urgency
- Cross-cultural encounters
- Friendship and loyalty
- Human innovation vs. natural unpredictability
Author Biography
Jules Gabriel Verne was born in February 1828. He developed a passion for travelling and adventure at an early age. Verne had begun writing in his teens. Un prÃatre en 1839 (A Priest in 1839), his unfinished novel, is one of his earliest surviving prose works. His first novel, Five Weeks in a Balloon, was published by Hetzel in 1863. The Adventures of Captain Hatteras was first published in book form in 1866. The Voyages Extraordinaires (Extraordinary Voyages or Extraordinary Journeys), a sequence of fifty-four novels, was published between 1863 and 1905. Journey to the Center of the Earth (1864), From Earth to the Moon (1865), Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (1870), were some of the works included in the series. Around the World in Eighty Days (1873) is one of Verneâ (TM)s most acclaimed works. Verne died in 1905 at his home in Amiens. Paris in the Twentieth Century (1994), written in 1863, and Backwards to Britain (1989), were two of his works published posthumously.
