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.
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…
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…
Around the World in Eighty Days
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Around the World in Eighty Days (French: Le tour du monde en quatre-vingts jours) is a classic adventure novel by the French writer Jules Ve…
Around the World in Eighty Days (Dramatic Reading)
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In London, 1872, a rich English gentlemen named Mr. Phileas Fogg argues with the members in the Reform Club, and takes on a journey around t…
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…
Celebrated Travels and Travellers, vol. 1
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The famous writer of great adventure stories Jules Verne wrote also several lesser known, but good non-fiction works. "Celebrated trave…
The Mysterious Island (version 2)
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The book tells the adventures of five Americans on an uncharted island in the South Pacific. The story begins in the American Civil War, dur…
The Adventures of Captain Hatteras, Part 1: The English at the North Pole
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The novel, set in 1861, describes adventures of British expedition led by Captain John Hatteras to the North Pole. Hatteras is convinced tha…
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…
The Tribulations of a Chinaman in China
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The rich and phlegmatic Kin-Fo loses his fortune and decides to die, but not before experiencing some strong emotions. He asks his friend Wa…
The Adventures of Captain Hatteras, Part 2: The Field of Ice
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The novel, set in 1861, describes adventures of British expedition led by Captain John Hatteras to the North Pole. Hatteras is convinced tha…
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…
From the Earth to the Moon, Version 2
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Jules Verne takes aim at some amusing stereotypes of Americans in this story of a pre-rocketry attempt to shoot a cannonball to the Moon. Th…
The Castle of the Carpathians
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The Castle stood above the quiet little town for as long as folks remembered: barren, deserted, lonely and frightening to the townsfolk. Unt…
Round the Moon (Version 2)
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Jules Verne’s sequel to his “From the Earth to the Moon” begins with a short chapter to catch you up, if you missed the first book.Then we j…
Celebrated Travels and Travellers, vol. 2
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This volume, entitled "The Great Navigators of the 18th century", forms the second of three volumes under the general title of &qu…
Facing the Flag
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Like The Begum's Millions, which Verne published in 1879, it has the theme of France and the entire world threatened by a super-weapon (what…
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…
A Journey into the Interior of the Earth (Version 2)
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A German scientist discovers an ancient runic message, which when translated proves to be a map to the center of a hollow Earth! The profess…
Abandoned
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Explorers in a hot-air balloon land on an island, figuring that they must be the only inhabitants. However, they discover a bullet inside a …