FACING THE FLAG (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. An Intriguing Tale of Piracy, Action & Adventure (From the Author of 20000 Leagues under the Sea, Mysterious Island & Journey to the Center of the World)By Jules Verne
Length8h 17m
About this audiobook
Facing the Flag is one of Jules Verne's darker late romances, a taut scientific thriller centered on Thomas Roch, a brilliant but unstable inventor whose devastating explosive, the Fulgurator, threatens to alter the balance of global power. Set amid secret abduction, submarine refuge, and geopolitical anxiety, the novel blends adventure narrative with technological speculation and moral unease. Its style is characteristically precise and documentary, yet more pessimistic than Verne's earlier celebrations of discovery, reflecting fin-de-siècle fears about militarized science. Jules Verne, the great French architect of the scientific romance, wrote from a lifelong fascination with exploration, engineering, and the social consequences of invention. By the 1890s, however, his imagination had grown increasingly wary: industrial progress no longer appeared purely emancipatory. Facing the Flag draws upon Verne's knowledge of contemporary weapons research, imperial rivalry, and the ethical ambiguity of genius detached from civic responsibility. This novel is recommended to readers interested in early science fiction, political adventure, and the genealogy of modern techno-thrillers. It offers not merely suspense, but a penetrating meditation on patriotism, madness, and the perilous intimacy between scientific brilliance and destruction.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.6 (1.4K)
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GenreScience Fiction, General Fiction
Length8 hrs 17 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 15, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1FACING THE FLAG (Annotated)
14Chapter IX. Inside Back Cup
2Introduction
15Chapter X. Ker Karraje
3Synopsis
16Chapter XI. Five Weeks in Back Cup
4Historical Context
17Chapter XII. Engineer Serko’s Advice
5Author Biography
18Chapter XIII. God Be With It
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6Chapter I. Healthful House
19Chapter XIV. Battle Between the “Sword” and the Tug
7Chapter II. Count d’Artigas
20Chapter XV. Expectation
8Chapter III. Kidnapped
21Chapter XVI. Only a Few More Hours
9Chapter IV. The Schooner Ebba
22Chapter XVII. One Against Five
10Chapter V. Where Am I?
23Chapter XVIII. On Board the “Tonnant”
11Chapter VI. On Deck
24Analysis
12Chapter VII. Two Days At Sea
25Reflection
13Chapter VIII. Back Cup
26Memorable Quotes
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