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Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea

By Jules Verne
Series: Penguin Clothbound Classics
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Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne is a classic adventure novel that follows the journey of Professor Aronnax, his servant Conseil, and the Canadian whaler Ned Land. They are captured by Captain Nemo aboard his incredible submarine, the Nautilus, as they explore the underwater world. The novel captivates with its imaginative portrayal of marine life and the mysterious and enigmatic character of Captain Nemo.
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You might enjoy this classic adventure if you're fascinated by the mysteries of the deep sea and love tales of exploration. Set beneath the ocean's surface, it offers a thrilling narrative filled with imaginative wonders, scientific discovery, and thrills that anticipate the modern submarine journey. Perfect for readers who appreciate science fiction intertwined with elements of travel and adventure.

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Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea

In this thrilling adventure tale by the 'Father of Science Fiction', three men embark on an epic journey under the sea with the mysterious Captain Nemo aboard his submarine the Nautilus.

New to Penguin Classics, the great underwater adventure story in a stunning clothbound edition with original images.

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New to Penguin Classics, the great underwater adventure story in a stunning clothbound edition with original images.

In this thrilling adventure tale by the 'Father of Science Fiction', three men embark on an epic journey under the sea with the mysterious Captain Nemo aboard his submarine the Nautilus. Over the course of their fantastical voyage, they encounter the lost city of Atlantis, the South Pole, and the corals of the Red Sea, and do battle with countless underwater adversaries. Verne's triumphant work of the imagination shows both the limitless possibilities of science and the dark depths of the human mind through the brilliant but vengeful Nemo.

Series: Penguin Clothbound Classics

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Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne is often hailed as a groundbreaking work in science fiction, praised for its imaginative storytelling and visionary concepts. Critics appreciate Verne's vivid descriptive prose and the novel's ability to captivate readers with its adventure beneath the waves. Many concur that it has stood the test of time as an influential and entertaining piece of literature.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241198773

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 April 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Translated by David Coward
  • Translated by David Coward

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 42.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 206.0mm

Weight: 655g

Pages: 528

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About the Author

Jules Gabriel Verne (1828-1905) was a French author and a pioneer of the science-fiction genre. His novels include Journey to the Centre of the Earth (1864), Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (1869-70), and Around the World in Eighty Days (1873). David Coward is Emeritus Professor of French at the University of Leeds. He has translated numerous French classics, including Moliere's plays, Simenon's novels and Albert Cohen's Belle du Seigneur, for which he was awarded the Scott-Moncrieff prize in 1996.

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