The Most Celebrated Travels & Travellers (eBook)

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2022
1102 Seiten
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The Most Celebrated Travels & Travellers - Jules Verne
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Jules Verne's 'The Most Celebrated Travels & Travellers' is a captivating collection of travel narratives that showcases the literary genius of the author. Known for his vivid imagination and attention to detail, Verne takes readers on a journey through time and space, exploring different cultures and landscapes. The book is a blend of adventure and intellect, appealing to both armchair travelers and literary enthusiasts. Verne's descriptive prose and adventurous spirit bring each travelogue to life, immersing readers in thrilling and exotic locales. The literary context of the book reflects Verne's fascination with science, exploration, and the human spirit, making it a timeless masterpiece in the genre of travel writing. Jules Verne, a pioneer of science fiction and adventure literature, was inspired to write 'The Most Celebrated Travels & Travellers' by his own love for exploration and discovery. His deep knowledge of geography, history, and technology shines through in the meticulously researched narratives, showcasing Verne's commitment to authenticity and entertainment. By combining his imaginative storytelling with real-world facts, Verne creates a unique reading experience that educates and enthralls readers of all ages. I highly recommend 'The Most Celebrated Travels & Travellers' to anyone seeking a literary escape into the world of adventure and exploration. Jules Verne's masterful prose and engaging narratives make this book a classic in travel writing, offering a perfect blend of entertainment and enlightenment for curious minds.

Jules Verne (1828–1905), a French novelist, poet, and playwright, is often heralded as a foremost writer in the science fiction genre, with his pioneering works greatly influencing literature and the way people envisaged the future. Born in Nantes, France, to a family of seafarers, Verne cultivated a passion for exploration and adventure early on, which vividly resonates in his literature. Pursuing a law degree in Paris at the behest of his father, Verne instead found himself drawn into the literary circles, deciding to follow his calling as a writer. His collaboration with publisher Pierre-Jules Hetzel led to the creation of the extraordinary 'Voyages Extraordinaires' series, which included classics such as 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea,' 'Journey to the Center of the Earth,' and 'Around the World in Eighty Days.' These works distinguished themselves by incorporating meticulous scientific research and imaginative foresight, characteristics which became trademarks of Verne's unique literary style. 'The Most Celebrated Travels & Travellers,' although lesser-known, represents Verne's intrigue with world exploration and the chronicles of those who ventured beyond the known. Verne's adept interweaving of education and entertainment effectively laid the foundation for edifying adventure narratives, inspiring countless readers and writers to consider the boundless possibilities of human imagination and scientific discovery.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 17.5.2022
Übersetzer N. D'Anvers, Dora Leigh
Verlagsort Prague
Sprache englisch
Themenwelt Sachbuch/Ratgeber Geschichte / Politik Regional- / Landesgeschichte
Kinder- / Jugendbuch Sachbücher
Schlagworte Adventure • adventure travel narratives • Adventurous expeditions • celebrated voyages storytelling • classic travel literature • Columbus • Eat Pray Love • exploration history books • exploration tales • Extraordinary Journeys • famous explorers literature • Henry David Thoreau • historical adventure • historic expeditions nonfiction • Into Thin Air • Jules Verne travel tales • Literary prowess • literary travel accounts • Lonely Planet • Navigators Chronicles • Robinson Crusoe • science fiction pioneer • Scientific Knowledge • The Martian • the silk roads • travel narratives • Treasure Island • Visionary Novelist • world travelers biographies • youth adventure nonfiction
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