Abandoned

Survival and Perseverance in a Maritime AdventureBy Jules Verne
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In "Abandoned," Jules Verne crafts a captivating tale that intertwines exploration, survival, and the indomitable human spirit. Set against the backdrop of uncharted territories, the narrative follows a group of castaways stranded on a remote island, where they confront nature's formidable challenges and their own inner struggles. Verne's hallmark literary style, characterized by vivid descriptions and meticulous attention to technical detail, mirrors the Romantic sensibility of the 19th century, while also foreshadowing themes of adventure and human ingenuity that would resonate in later science fiction. This work, often overlooked in Verne's illustrious oeuvre, is rich with allegorical depth, inviting readers to contemplate the essence of civilization amidst desolation. Jules Verne, a pioneering figure of adventure literature and often dubbed the father of science fiction, drew inspiration from his own experiences as a traveler and his fascination with the sciences. Born in Nantes, France, in 1828, Verne's extensive reading and exposure to maritime culture profoundly influenced his writing. "Abandoned" reflects his enduring belief in the power of exploration and the resilience of humanity in the face of adversity, themes that were undoubtedly shaped by his lifelong curiosity and adventurous spirit. Readers seeking an exhilarating journey into the unknown will find "Abandoned" an essential addition to their literary collection. It offers not only an exciting narrative filled with suspense but also a profound meditation on isolation and resilience. Verne'Äôs ability to weave compelling characters with intricate plot developments ensures that this lesser-known gem remains a timeless exploration of the human condition.

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Rating★★★★ 3.8 (78)
Includes Goodreads
GenreAction and Adventure, Literary Classics
Length6 hrs 5 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 20, 2019
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1CHAPTER II
11CHAPTER XII
2CHAPTER III
12CHAPTER XIII
3CHAPTER IV
13CHAPTER XIV
4CHAPTER V
14CHAPTER XV
5CHAPTER VI
15CHAPTER XVI
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6CHAPTER VII
16CHAPTER XVII
7CHAPTER VIII
17CHAPTER XVIII
8CHAPTER IX
18CHAPTER XIX
9CHAPTER X
19CHAPTER XX
10CHAPTER XI
THE MYSTERIOUS ISLANDJules Verne43h 12m4.2 (256.8K)$1.99 · $0.00
The Blockade RunnersJules Verne2h3.6 (2.1K)$10 · $0.00
Die fantastischen Reisen: Verne-Abenteuer-ReiheJules Verne735h 24m4.6 (23)$1 · $0.00
50+ Pirate Novels: An Ultimate Collection (Including Great Seafaring Legends)Jules Verne, Charles Dickens, Robert Louis Stevenson, James Fenimore Cooper, Edgar Allan Poe, William Hope Hodgson, Jeffery Farnol, Howard Pyle, Jack London, Arthur Conan Doyle, Richard Le Gallienne, Walter Scott, Frederick Ferdinand Moore, Daniel Defoe, Alexandre Dumas, Frederick Marryat, John Masefield, Rafael Sabatini, Harold MacGrath, Joseph Lewis French, Harry Collingwood, Charles Boardman Hawes, L. Frank Baum, J. M. Barrie, R. M. Ballantyne, G. A. Henty, Stephen W. Meader, J. Allan Dunn, Robert E. Howard, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ralph D. Paine, W. H. G. Kingston, William Macleod Raine, Percy F.Westerman481h 59m$1.99 · $0.00
The Greatest Sci-Fi ClassicsJules Verne, H. G. Wells, Mary Shelley, Arthur Conan Doyle, Edgar Allan Poe, Mark Twain, Edward Bulwer-Lytton, Edwin A. Abbott, Jack London, Edward Bellamy, Robert Louis Stevenson, George MacDonald, H. Rider Haggard, William Hope Hodgson, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Hugh Benson, David Lindsay, Abraham Merritt179h 33m$2.99 · $0.00
60 Space Sci-Fi BooksJules Verne, Percy Greg, David Lindsay, Edward Everett Hale, John Jacob Astor, Murray Leinster, H. Beam Piper, Frederik Pohl, Fritz Leiber, Irving E. Cox, Philip K. Dick, Richard Stockham, H. G. Wells, E. E. Smith, Edwin Lester Arnold, Gustavus W. Pope310h 57m$1.99 · $0.00
Twenty Thousand Leagues under the SeaJules Verne11h 10m$1.99 · $0.00
Die Entdeckung der ErdeJules Verne, Gabriel Marcel21h 1m4.2 (125)$1 · $0.00
Zwischen Sternen und Zeit: Science-Fiction-SammlungJules Verne, Paul Scheerbart, Kurd Laßwitz, Johannes Kepler, Carl Grunert, Paul Eugen Sieg, Hans Dominik132h 39m$1 · $0.00
The Greats of Sci-Fi: H. G Wells EditionJules Verne, Mark Twain, Robert Louis Stevenson, James Fenimore Cooper, Edgar Allan Poe, William Hope Hodgson, George MacDonald, Percy Greg, Jack London, Arthur Conan Doyle, Ernest Bramah, Jonathan Swift, Cleveland Moffett, William Morris, Anthony Trollope, Richard Jefferies, Samuel Butler, David Lindsay, Edward Everett Hale, Edward Bellamy, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Edgar Wallace, Francis Bacon, Robert Cromie, Abraham Merritt, Ignatius Donnelly, Owen Gregory, H. G. Wells, Stanley G. Weinbaum, Fred M. White, H. P. Lovecraft, Garrett P. Serviss, Henry Rider Haggard, Mary Shelley, Malcolm Jameson, Edward Bulwer-Lytton, Lewis Grassic Gibbon, Otis Adelbert Kline, C. J. Cutcliffe Hyne, Edwin A. Abbott, Arthur Dudley Vinton, Gertrude Barrows Bennett, Hugh Benson, Margaret Cavendish772h 5m$1.99 · $0.00
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Kinderabenteuer KlassikerJules Verne, Mark Twain, Robert Louis Stevenson, Lewis Carroll, Carlo Collodi, James Fenimore Cooper, Ida Bindschedler, Selma Lagerlöf, Kapitän Frederick Marryat, Frances Hodgson Burnett, Rudyard Kipling, Johann David Wyss, Daniel Defoe, Karl May, Wilhelm Hauff, Johanna Spyri, Alexandre Dumas, Amalie Schoppe, Alois Theodor Sonnleitner, Charles Dickens484h 35m$1 · $0.00
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