{"product_id":"twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-seas-by-jules-verne-9780198818649","title":"Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Seas","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I am going to sink it.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"You are not!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"I am,\" he coldly replied. \"Do not take it on yourself to judge me, monsieur.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrench 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVerne's classic novel has left a profound mark on subsequent centuries. Its themes are universal, its style alternately humorous and grandiose, its construction masterly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis new and unabridged translation brilliantly conveys the range of this seminal work. The volume also contains unpublished information about the novel's inception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTwenty Thousand Leagues under the Seas\u003c\/em\u003e is a timeless tale that invites readers to dive into the mysteries of the ocean and the complexities of the human spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47648156614892,"sku":"9780198818649","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780198818649-twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-seas.jpg?v=1779250630","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-seas-by-jules-verne-9780198818649","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}