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Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea

By Jules Verne
Series: Chartwell Classics
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Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne is a thrilling underwater adventure that follows Professor Aronnax, his servant Conseil, and the Canadian whaler Ned Land. They are captured aboard the Nautilus, a submarine commanded by the enigmatic Captain Nemo. As they journey through the depths of the oceans, they encounter wondrous marine life and explore hidden underwater realms.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by adventure and exploration under the sea, featuring a mysterious submarine and its enigmatic captain. The story transports you into an imaginative underwater world filled with strange creatures and thrilling discoveries. If you're captivated by classic science fiction tales teeming with excitement and innovation, this book may be a great fit for you.

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Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea

Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea tells the story of a kidnapped professor and harpoonist who embarks on an exhilarating undersea journey aboard the submarine of the eccentric Captain Nemo.

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First serialised in a French magazine from 1869 to 1870, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea is an incredible adventure story that popularised science fiction throughout the world. Professor Aronnax, a marine biologist, joins harpoonist Ned Land in search of a mysterious sea creature in the open ocean, only to discover that the beast is actually a submarine piloted by the enigmatic Captain Nemo. They are taken captive, thus beginning a strange undersea voyage from Antarctic ice shelves to the subterranean city of Atlantis, hunting sharks along the way.

With its sprawling, exotic plot and vivid descriptions, Jules Verne's epic underwater adventure is now available in this elegantly designed jacketed hardcover edition. It includes an introduction by Allen Grove, a professor and chair of English at Alfred University, and a timeline of the life and times of Jules Verne.

Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, the Chartwell Classics series includes beautifully presented works and collections from some of the most important authors in literary history. Chartwell Classics are the editions of choice for the most discerning literature buffs.

Other titles in the Chartwell Classics Series include: Complete Fiction of H.P. Lovecraft; Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales; Complete Novels of Jane Austen; Complete Sherlock Holmes; Complete Tales & Poems of Edgar Allan Poe; Complete Works of William Shakespeare; Divine Comedy; Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Other Tales; The Essential Tales of H.P. Lovecraft; The Federalist Papers; The Inferno; The Call of the Wild and White Fang; Moby Dick; The Odyssey; Pride and Prejudice; The Essential Grimm’s Fairy Tales; Emma; The Great Gatsby; The Secret Garden; Anne of Green Gables; The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe; The Phantom of the Opera; The Communist Manifesto and Das Kapital; Republic; Frankenstein; The Picture of Dorian Gray; Meditations; Wuthering Heights; Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass; A Tale of Two Cities; Beowulf; The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and Other Stories; Adventures of Huckleberry Finn; Little Women.

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Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne is praised for its imaginative storytelling and pioneering contribution to science fiction. Critics often highlight the novel's adventurous spirit, rich descriptions of underwater life, and the enigmatic character of Captain Nemo. While contemporary reviews might point out the book's sometimes dense scientific details, many appreciate its timeless exploration of human curiosity and the sea.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780785839934

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 April 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Chartwell Books Inc.,U.S.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 146.0mm

Height: 191.0mm

Weight: 435g

Pages: 296

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Fiction General Fiction Jules Verne Literary Fiction Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction Series: Chartwell Classics

About the Author

Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a French novelist and playwright best known for his epic adventures, including Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea, Journey to the Center of the Earth, and Around the World in Eighty Days. A true visionary and master storyteller, Verne foresaw the skyscraper, the submarine, and the airplane, among many other inventions, and he is often regarded as the "Father of Science Fiction."

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