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Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea

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Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne is an adventurous tale that follows Professor Aronnax, his servant Conseil, and the Canadian whaler Ned Land as they are taken captive by Captain Nemo aboard his advanced submarine, the Nautilus. As they journey through the oceans, they encounter wondrous marine life, explore underwater mysteries, and face moral dilemmas. The story combines scientific exploration with thrilling adventures beneath the sea.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by adventurous journeys beneath the ocean's surface and enjoy tales of exploration and mystery. Its imaginative depiction of marine life and advanced technology will captivate those who appreciate classic science fiction intertwined with thrilling escapades.

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Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea

First published in French as Vingt mille lieues sous les mers: Your du monde sous-marin in 1870.

The great underwater adventure story by the 'Father of Science Fiction'

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The great underwater adventure story by the Father of Science Fiction.

In this thrilling adventure tale, 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 must battle countless adversaries, both human and monstrous.

This new version by acclaimed translator David Coward brings Verne's novel vividly to life for a new generation of readers.

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Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea is often praised for its imaginative and pioneering adventure, offering readers a thrilling undersea expedition aboard the Nautilus. Critics frequently commend Jules Verne's vivid, ahead-of-his-time depiction of marine life and the novel's intriguing commentary on freedom and responsibility. Some reviewers appreciate the depth of characterisation, especially of Captain Nemo, while others note that certain scientific details reflect the era's understanding, lending a nostalgic charm.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141394930

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 April 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Translated by David Coward
  • Translated by David Coward

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 363g

Pages: 528

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About the Author

Jules Verne (Author) Jules Verne was born in France in 1828 and died in 1905. His collaboration with the publisher Pierre-Jules Hetzel was wildly successful, producing many brilliant novels in the burgeoning genre of science fiction- 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Journey to the Centre of the Earth and Around the World in 80 Days, among others. Verne is the second most translated author in the world, after Agatha Christie and before Shakespeare. David Coward (Translator) David Coward is Emeritus Professor of French at the University of Leeds and has translated many books from French for Penguin Classics.

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