The Greatest Works of Jules Verne

Enriched edition. A Voyage Through Time and Space: Classic Adventures of Science Fiction and ExplorationBy Jules Verne
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In "The Greatest Works of Jules Verne," the reader is invited into a meticulously crafted world that blends science fiction with adventure, showcasing Verne's innovative imagination and pioneering spirit. This compilation reflects on remarkable narratives such as "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" and "Journey to the Center of the Earth," revealing Verne's profound ability to merge factual scientific principles with fantastical explorations. The literary style is marked by detailed descriptions, imaginative plots, and a dedication to technological optimism, positioning Verne as a forerunner in the genre of speculative fiction during the late 19th century. Jules Verne, often dubbed the father of science fiction, was deeply influenced by the rapidly advancing technology of his time as well as his early exposure to nautical themes during his childhood in Nantes, France. His extensive travels and broad reading significantly shaped his profound understanding of science and exploration, key elements that permeate his work. This particular anthology showcases his ability to capture the imagination of readers, encouraging them to ponder the possibilities of human ingenuity and exploration. I wholeheartedly recommend "The Greatest Works of Jules Verne" to readers both new and familiar with his oeuvre. This collection not only celebrates Verne's literary genius but also serves as a reminder of the power of dreams and the importance of curiosity in our understanding of the world. Dive into these timeless adventures and explore the limitless horizons of imagination. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for 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.

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Rating★★★★★ 4.7 (203)
Includes Amazon
GenreScience Fiction, Literary Classics
Length246 hrs 56 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 29, 2023
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Introduction
2Introduction
3Historical Context
4Author Biography
5Synopsis (Selection)
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6Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (1870)
7PART ONE
8CHAPTER I A Shifting Reef
9CHAPTER II Pro and Con
10CHAPTER III I Form My Resolution
11CHAPTER IV Ned Land
12CHAPTER V At a Venture
13CHAPTER VI At Full Steam
14CHAPTER VII An Unknown Species of Whale
15CHAPTER VIII Mobilis in Mobili
16CHAPTER IX Ned Land's Tempers
17CHAPTER X The Man of the Seas
18CHAPTER XI All By Electricity
19CHAPTER XII Some Figures
20CHAPTER XIII The Black River
21CHAPTER XIV A Note of Invitation
22CHAPTER XV A Walk on the Bottom of the Sea
23CHAPTER XVI A Submarine Forest
24CHAPTER XVII Four Thousand Leagues Under the Pacific
25CHAPTER XVIII Vanikoro
26CHAPTER XIX Torres Straits
27CHAPTER XX A Few Days on Land
28CHAPTER XXI Captain Nemo's Thunderbolt
29CHAPTER XXII "Aegri Somnia"
30CHAPTER XXIII The Coral Kingdom
31PART TWO
32CHAPTER I The Indian Ocean
33CHAPTER II A Novel Proposal of Captain Nemo's
34CHAPTER III A Pearl of Ten Millions
35CHAPTER IV The Red Sea
36CHAPTER V The Arabian Tunnel
37CHAPTER VI The Grecian Archipelago
38CHAPTER VII The Mediterranean in Forty-Eight Hours
39CHAPTER VIII Vigo Bay
40CHAPTER IX A Vanished Continent
41CHAPTER X The Submarine Coal-Mines
42CHAPTER XI The Sargasso Sea
43CHAPTER XII Cachalots and Whales
44CHAPTER XIII The Iceberg
45CHAPTER XIV The South Pole
46CHAPTER XV Accident or Incident?
47CHAPTER XVI Want of Air
48CHAPTER XVII From Cape Horn to the Amazon
49CHAPTER XVIII The Poulps
50CHAPTER XIX The Gulf Stream
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The Great Travels & Travellers (Illustrated Edition)Jules Verne55h 23m4.1 (49)$1.99 · $0.00
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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, Ayn Rand, Hugh Benson, David Lindsay, Abraham Merritt180h 4m4.2 (123)$1.99 · $0.00
Die geheimnisvolle Insel (Sci-Fi Klassiker)Jules Verne25h 24m4.1 (1.9K)$1 · $0.00
40+ Abenteuerromane für den Lese-UrlaubJules Verne, Alexandre Dumas, Joseph Conrad, Walter Scott, Arthur Conan Doyle, Herman Melville, James Fenimore Cooper, Jonathan Swift, Mark Twain, Daniel Defoe, Robert Louis Stevenson, Karl May, Emilio Salgari, Edgar Allan Poe, Charles Dickens, Rudyard Kipling, Frederick Kapitän Marryat, Friedrich Gerstäcker, Sophie Wörishöffer, Amalie Schoppe, Pierre Loti, G. K. Chesterton, Robert Kraft, Franz Treller, Gustave Aimard897h 49m4.3 (12)$1 · $0.00
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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
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Die Entdeckung der ErdeJules Verne, Gabriel Marcel21h 1m4.2 (125)$1 · $0.00
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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 Cavendish766h 26m4.3 (11)$1.99 · $0.00
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