The Best SF Books - Jules Verne Edition

By Jules Verne
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In "The Best SF Books - Jules Verne Edition," readers are invited to journey through the pioneering realms of science fiction as conceived by Jules Verne, whose visionary narratives blend adventure, technology, and speculative inquiry. This compilation surveys Verne's most iconic works, presenting them in a way that highlights his innovative literary style, characterized by detailed descriptions, meticulous research, and an extraordinary imagination that anticipates future inventions and explorations. As a cornerstone of the genre, Verne's tales resonate with themes of discovery and the impact of science on humanity, all encapsulated within a framework that reflects the 19th-century Enlightenment ethos. Jules Verne, often hailed as the father of science fiction, was born in 1828 in Nantes, France, where his fascination with the natural world and the burgeoning scientific advances of his time shaped his writing. His extensive travels and background in law enriched his narratives, allowing him to create compelling plots that navigate the intersection of adventure and technology. Responsible for classics such as "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" and "Journey to the Center of the Earth," Verne's profound curiosity fueled his ability to imagine worlds that would eventually inspire generations of authors and innovators alike. This edition is essential for both avid fans and newcomers to Verne's universe, offering insights into the historical context of his works and their timeless relevance. Readers will find themselves captivated by the thrilling voyages and scientific marvels crafted by one of literature's greatest visionaries, illuminating the journeys that led to our modern understanding of exploration and innovation.

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GenreScience Fiction, Literary Classics
Length109 hrs 33 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Preface
2CHAPTER I. The Professor And His Family
3CHAPTER II. A Mystery To Be Solved At Any Price
4CHAPTER III. The Runic Writing Exercises The Professor
5CHAPTER IV. The Enemy To Be Starved Into Submission
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6CHAPTER V. Famine, Then Victory, Followed By Dismay
7CHAPTER VI. Exciting Discussions About An Unparalleled Enterprise
8CHAPTER VII. A Woman’s Courage
9CHAPTER VIII. Serious Preparations For Vertical Descent
10CHAPTER IX. Iceland! But What Next?
11CHAPTER X. Interesting Conversations With Icelandic Savants
12CHAPTER XI. A Guide Found To The Centre Of The Earth
13CHAPTER XII. A Barren Land
14CHAPTER XIII. Hospitality Under The Arctic Circle
15CHAPTER XIV. But Arctics Can Be Inhospitable, Too
16CHAPTER XV. Snæfell At Last
17CHAPTER XVI. Boldly Down The Crater
18CHAPTER XVII. Vertical Descent
19CHAPTER XVIII. The Wonders Of Terrestrial Depths
20CHAPTER XIX. Geological Studies In Situ
21CHAPTER XX. The First Signs Of Distress
22CHAPTER XXI. Compassion Fuses The Professor’s Heart
23CHAPTER XXII. Total Failure Of Water
24CHAPTER XXIII. Water Discovered
25CHAPTER XXIV. Well Said, Old Mole! Canst Thou Work I’ The Ground So Fast?
26CHAPTER XXV. De Profundis
27CHAPTER XXVI. The Worst Peril Of All
28CHAPTER XXVII. Lost In The Bowels Of The Earth
29CHAPTER XXVIII. The Rescue In The Whispering Gallery
30CHAPTER XXIX. Thalatta! Thalatta!
31CHAPTER XXX. A New Mare Internum
32CHAPTER XXXI. Preparations For A Voyage Of Discovery
33CHAPTER XXXII. Wonders Of The Deep
34CHAPTER XXXIII. A Battle Of Monsters
35CHAPTER XXXIV. The Great Geyser
36CHAPTER XXXV. An Electric Storm
37CHAPTER XXXVI. Calm Philosophic Discussions
38CHAPTER XXXVII. The Liedenbrock Museum Of Geology
39CHAPTER XXXVIII. The Professor In His Chair Again
40CHAPTER XXXIX. Forest Scenery Illuminated By Eletricity
41CHAPTER XL. Preparations For Blasting A Passage To The Centre Of The Earth
42CHAPTER XLI. The Great Explosion And The Rush Down Below
43CHAPTER XLII. Headlong Speed Upward Through The Horrors Of Darkness
44CHAPTER XLIII. Shot Out Of A Volcano At Last!
45CHAPTER XLIV. Sunny Lands In The Blue Mediterranean
46CHAPTER XLV. All’s Well That Ends Well
47The Mysterious Island (1875)
48CHAPTER 1
49CHAPTER 2
50CHAPTER 3
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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
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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 Cavendish772h 5m$1.99 · $0.00
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