Name: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas (Oxford World's Classics)
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Author: Verne, Jules ; Butcher, William
ISBN: 9780198818649

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Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas (Oxford World's Classics)

Type

Physical Book

Author

Jules Verne

Illustrated by

William Butcher

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Year

2019

Language

English

Pages

464

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

19.3x13x2.5 cm

Weight

0.36 kg.

ISBN13

9780198818649

Edition No.

0002

Synopsis "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas (Oxford World's Classics) "

"I am going to sink it.""You are not!""I am," he coldly replied. "Do not take it on yourself to judge me, monsieur." French naturalist Dr Aronnax embarks on an expedition to hunt down a sea monster, but discovers instead the Nautilus, a self-contained world built by its enigmatic captain. Together Nemo and Aronnax explore the underwater realms of the globe, undergo a transcendental experience amongst the ruins of Atlantis, and plant a black flag at the South Pole. Nemo's mission is finally revealed to be a violent one-and his methods coldly efficient. Verne's classic novel has left a profound mark on subsequent centuries. Its themes are universal, its style alternately humorous and grandiose, its construction masterly. This new and unabridged translation brilliantly conveys the range of this seminal work. The volume also contains unpublished information about the novel's inception.

Jules Verne

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Jules Gabriel Verne, (Nantes, February 8, 1828-Amiens, March 24, 1905), a prominent French writer and pioneer of adventure and science fiction literature, is recognized for his visionary novels, where he combined scientific rigor with thrilling narrative. Works such as Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, Journey to the Center of the Earth, and Around the World in Eighty Days not only entertain but also anticipated technological advances with astonishing accuracy.

A member of the Legion of Honor and one of the most translated authors in history, Verne influenced generations of readers, scientists, and writers. His stories, meticulously documented, remain a benchmark of universal literature, ideal for those seeking classics filled with imagination, adventure, and knowledge.

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