Extraordinary Journeys - The Complete Adventure Collection (eBook)
9421 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654738767-1 (EAN)
Jules Verne, the French novelist, poet, and playwright, is heralded as the 'Father of Science Fiction'. His personal journey from the study of law to literature perhaps informed the meticulous, yet creatively boundless worlds he crafted. His life, speckled with adventure, travel, and an insatiable curiosity for technological advancements, echo through his work, imprinting a timeless charm to the stories he created. These traits, coupled with the industrial age's rapid technological advancements and a society consumed by the desire to conquer the natural world, fueled Verne's inspiration to pen this vast collection of adventure narratives.
'Readers of all ages will find this titanic collection to be a treasure trove of escapism, with journeys traversing the boundaries of the possible and the extraordinary. This definitive edition of Verne's collective works is an essential addition to any bibliophile's library. It is recommended to those who wish to set sail on an epoch-spanning voyage through mankind's relentless quest for discovery and the endless wonders of speculative fiction. This comprehensive series, richly imbued with the spirit of its era, beckons the modern reader to embark upon adventures that are as intellectually stimulating as they are wildly exhilarating.
Jules Verne, born on February 8, 1828, in Nantes, France, stands as a pioneering figure in the annals of science fiction and adventure literature. Verne's professional writing career was marked by the creation of the 'Extraordinary Journeys' series, encapsulating some of his most well-known works such as 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea,' 'Journey to the Center of the Earth,' and 'Around the World in Eighty Days' within its vast anthology. These texts not only thrilled readers with tales of exploration but also foresaw the technological innovations that were yet to come. His literary style often blended scientific facts with fictional narratives, crafting a genre that would be dubbed as 'scientific romance.' Verne's gift for prophesy in his works earned him the title of one of the 'Fathers of Science Fiction.' A prolific writer whose oeuvre includes more than sixty books, Verne's writings have been translated into numerous languages, making him one of the most translated authors in history. His legacy endures through his monumental impact on both literature and science fiction, inspiring countless writers and innovators. Verne passed away on March 24, 1905, but his extraordinary journeys continue to captivate the imagination of readers around the world, transcending the boundaries of time and space.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 13.11.2022 |
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Übersetzer | Frances Cashel Hoey, Laura E. Kendall, André Laurie, George Makepeace Towle, Frederick Amadeus Malleson, Lewis Page Mercier, Eleanor Elizabeth King, Ellen E. Frewer, W. G. Hanna, A. Estoclet, Virginia Champlin, Mary De Hauteville, W.H.G. Kingston |
Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Anthologien |
Schlagworte | 19th century literature • adventure anthologies • adventure science fiction • classic science fiction • Dan Brown • exploration fiction • Harry Potter • H. G. Wells • historical sci-fi novels • ISAAC ASIMOV • jules verne collection • literary masterpieces • Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard • Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children • speculative fiction classics • steampunk origins • The Atlantis Gene • The Einstein Prophecy • The Martian |
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