20,000 Leagues Under The Sea
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A landmark of science fiction and adventure literature, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea chronicles the extraordinary underwater odyssey of Professor Pierre Aronnax, his loyal servant Conseil, and the harpooner Ned Land, who find themselves captive aboard the magnificent submarine Nautilus, commanded by the enigmatic and brilliant Captain Nemo. Jules Verne's visionary novel takes readers on a breathtaking journey across the world's oceans, detailing wonders both magnificent and terrifying — from the sunken ruins of Atlantis to the crushing depths of polar seas — with a sense of awe and scientific curiosity that remains unmatched. Written with a tone that balances thrilling suspense with meticulous, almost encyclopedic wonder, the narrative argues implicitly for the boundless power of human ingenuity while questioning the cost of isolation and vengeance. First published in 1870, this timeless classic not only predicted technologies such as the electric submarine decades before their realization, but also set the standard for all adventure fiction that followed, cementing Verne's legacy as the father of modern science fiction.
Author: Jules Verne
Format: Hardback
Published: 1987, Peerage Books
Genre: Science fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A landmark of science fiction and adventure literature, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea chronicles the extraordinary underwater odyssey of Professor Pierre Aronnax, his loyal servant Conseil, and the harpooner Ned Land, who find themselves captive aboard the magnificent submarine Nautilus, commanded by the enigmatic and brilliant Captain Nemo. Jules Verne's visionary novel takes readers on a breathtaking journey across the world's oceans, detailing wonders both magnificent and terrifying — from the sunken ruins of Atlantis to the crushing depths of polar seas — with a sense of awe and scientific curiosity that remains unmatched. Written with a tone that balances thrilling suspense with meticulous, almost encyclopedic wonder, the narrative argues implicitly for the boundless power of human ingenuity while questioning the cost of isolation and vengeance. First published in 1870, this timeless classic not only predicted technologies such as the electric submarine decades before their realization, but also set the standard for all adventure fiction that followed, cementing Verne's legacy as the father of modern science fiction.