Jules Verne

Jules Verne, born on February 8, 1828, in Nantes, France, is often regarded as one of the pioneers of science fiction. His imaginative storytelling and visionary ideas captivated readers during the 19th century and continue to inspire countless writers and filmmakers today. Verne's works, infused with adventure and innovation, often feature remarkable journeys to uncharted territories and explorations of the wonders of technology. With a background in law and a passion for literature, he began writing plays and novels that would eventually lead to his most famous works, including "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" and "Journey to the Center of the Earth."

As you delve into Verne's captivating narratives, you'll find a world brimming with adventure, curiosity, and the possibilities of human ingenuity. His stories not only entertain but also provoke thought about the future of exploration and the boundaries of science. We invite you to explore the rich tapestry of Verne's work in the app, where each tale opens the door to extraordinary experiences and timeless themes that resonate even today.

Off on a Comet

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The story starts with a comet that touches the Earth in its flight and collects a few small chunks of it. Some forty people of various natio…

The Steam House

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Jules Verne is back with another action-packed adventure--this time in India with a steam-powered elephant! Maucler, Captain Hood, Banks, an…

Around the World in Eighty Days (version 3)

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Enigmatic Phileas Fogg accepts a wager about whether it's possible to circumnavigate the globe in 80 days or under. The book charts his adve…

Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea (Version 3)

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Originally published 1870, this recording is from the English translation by Frederick P. Walter, published 1991, containing the unabridged …

Captain Antifer

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“No good deed goes Unpunished”, as the saying goes. A wealthy Egyptian leaves millions of buried treasure on an island and sends the locatio…

Doctor Ox's Experiment

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An early, light-hearted short story, published in 1872 by Jules Verne. It takes place in the Flemish town of Quiquendone, where life moves a…

The Castaways of the Flag

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Readers of the present book who have not read that named above—though all should read it as well as this—will have no difficulty in joining …

Godfrey Morgan: a Californian Mystery

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This Verne adventure is indeed a mystery and also a satire on the Crusoe genre. Our characters are larger than life, as well they should be …

Ticket No. "9672"

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One of the forgotten novels by adventure science fiction writer, Jules Verne, "Ticket No. 9672" (also known as "The lottery t…

Five Weeks in a Balloon

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Join three intrepid explorers as they seek to cross and explore the continent of Africa from Indian Ocean to Atlantic Ocean, except they’re …

20000 Leguas de Viaje Submarino

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Veinte mil leguas de viaje submarino es una obra narrada en primera persona por el profesor francés Pierre Aronnax, notable bió…

The Survivors of the Chancellor

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The Survivors of the Chancellor is a poignant and tragic tale of terror and intrigue on the high seas. Through raging storms, emaciating hun…

Dick Sands the Boy Captain

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Dick Sands, a youth of fifteen, must assume command of a ship after the disappearance of its captain. Nature’s forces combined with evil doi…

The Begum's Fortune

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A novel with some utopian elements, but primarily dystopian. A French doctor and a German professor both inherit a vast fortune as descendan…

L'île mystérieuse

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1865. La guerre de sécession est aux portes de Richmond. Prisonniers, cinq personnages dérobent un ballon pour fuir la captivi…

A Journey to the Centre of the Earth

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The story involves a German professor (Otto Lidenbrock in the original French, Professor Von Hardwigg in the most common English translation…

Les Tribulations d'un chinois en Chine

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Kin-Fo est un jeune chinois riche, qui est indifférent à tout et ne connaît pas le bonheur. Un jour, il se retrouve ruin…

Viaje al centro de la Tierra

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El profesor Lidenbrock, que une a su condición de verdadero sabio una terquedad sin límites, descifra un viejo pergamino devol…

La vuelta al mundo en ochenta días

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El flemático y solitario caballero británico Phileas Fogg abandonará su vida de escrupulosa disciplina para cumplir con…

Topsy-Turvy

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Topsy Turvy is a translation of Sans dessus dessous (1889) . This anonymous translation was first published by J. G. Ogilvie (New York, 1890…

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