The Jules Verne Sci-Fi Omnibus - Extraordinary Tales of Fantastical Adventures, Scientific Wonders & Incredibly Prophetic Inventions (Illustrated) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Sea to StarsBy Jules Verne
Length110h 42m
About this audiobook
The Jules Verne Sci-Fi Omnibus gathers the essential architecture of Verne's "Extraordinary Voyages": adventures in which geographical discovery, mechanical ingenuity, and speculative science become engines of narrative wonder. Written in lucid, energetic prose and enriched here by illustrations, these tales unite the romance of exploration with the discipline of nineteenth-century scientific curiosity. Their submarines, aerial journeys, lunar trajectories, and hidden worlds stand at the threshold of modern science fiction, transforming contemporary knowledge into prophetic imaginative design. Jules Verne (1828–1905), the French novelist often called a father of science fiction, wrote at a moment when industrial modernity, imperial travel, and popular science were reshaping Europe's sense of possibility. His meticulous research, fascination with engineering, and partnership with publisher Pierre-Jules Hetzel helped produce fiction that educated while it enthralled. Verne's ambitions were not merely escapist: he sought to map the world's known and unknown frontiers through reasoned speculation. This omnibus is warmly recommended to readers seeking both classic adventure and the origins of speculative literature. It offers suspense, intellectual pleasure, and historical insight, making it ideal for admirers of scientific imagination, literary prophecy, and enduring tales of human curiosity.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
GenreScience Fiction
Length110 hrs 42 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 23, 2016
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Jules Verne Sci-Fi Omnibus - Extraordinary Tales of Fantastical Adventures, Scientific Wonders & Incredibly Prophetic Inventions (Illustrated) (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Author Biography
4Historical Context
5Synopsis (Selection)
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6The Jules Verne Sci-Fi Omnibus - Extraordinary Tales of Fantastical Adventures, Scientific Wonders & Incredibly Prophetic Inventions (Illustrated)
7Journey to the Centre of the Earth
8Preface
9CHAPTER I. The Professor And His Family
10CHAPTER II. A Mystery To Be Solved At Any Price
11CHAPTER III. The Runic Writing Exercises The Professor
12CHAPTER IV. The Enemy To Be Starved Into Submission
13CHAPTER V. Famine, Then Victory, Followed By Dismay
14CHAPTER VI. Exciting Discussions About An Unparalleled Enterprise
15CHAPTER VII. A Woman’s Courage
16CHAPTER VIII. Serious Preparations For Vertical Descent
17CHAPTER IX. Iceland! But What Next?
18CHAPTER X. Interesting Conversations With Icelandic Savants
19CHAPTER XI. A Guide Found To The Centre Of The Earth
20CHAPTER XII. A Barren Land
21CHAPTER XIII. Hospitality Under The Arctic Circle
22CHAPTER XIV. But Arctics Can Be Inhospitable, Too
23CHAPTER XV. Snæfell At Last
24CHAPTER XVI. Boldly Down The Crater
25CHAPTER XVII. Vertical Descent
26CHAPTER XVIII. The Wonders Of Terrestrial Depths
27CHAPTER XIX. Geological Studies In Situ
28CHAPTER XX. The First Signs Of Distress
29CHAPTER XXI. Compassion Fuses The Professor’s Heart
30CHAPTER XXII. Total Failure Of Water
31CHAPTER XXIII. Water Discovered
32CHAPTER XXIV. Well Said, Old Mole! Canst Thou Work I’ The Ground So Fast?
33CHAPTER XXV. De Profundis
34CHAPTER XXVI. The Worst Peril Of All
35CHAPTER XXVII. Lost In The Bowels Of The Earth
36CHAPTER XXVIII. The Rescue In The Whispering Gallery
37CHAPTER XXIX. Thalatta! Thalatta!
38CHAPTER XXX. A New Mare Internum
39CHAPTER XXXI. Preparations For A Voyage Of Discovery
40CHAPTER XXXII. Wonders Of The Deep
41CHAPTER XXXIII. A Battle Of Monsters
42CHAPTER XXXIV. The Great Geyser
43CHAPTER XXXV. An Electric Storm
44CHAPTER XXXVI. Calm Philosophic Discussions
45CHAPTER XXXVII. The Liedenbrock Museum Of Geology
46CHAPTER XXXVIII. The Professor In His Chair Again
47CHAPTER XXXIX. Forest Scenery Illuminated By Eletricity
48CHAPTER XL. Preparations For Blasting A Passage To The Centre Of The Earth
49CHAPTER XLI. The Great Explosion And The Rush Down Below
50CHAPTER XLII. Headlong Speed Upward Through The Horrors Of Darkness
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