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.
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…
Maître du Monde
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De nombreux incidents mystérieux se produisent sur le mont Great-Eyry. Des bruits sourds se font entendre, puis un gigantesque incend…
Le Secret de Wilhelm Storitz
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Wilhelm Storitz a juré de se venger de l’affront que lui a fait la famille Roderich en lui refusant la main de la belle Myra. H&eacut…
La Maison à vapeur
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Le colonel en retraite Edward Munro vit à Calcutta dans le souvenir du bonheur perdu, sa jeune épouse Laurence ayant disparu l…
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 …
Celebrated Travels and Travellers, vol. 3
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This volume, entitled "The great explorers of the 19th century", forms the third of three volumes under the general title of "…
L’Étoile du sud
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Géologue sans fortune personnelle, Cyprien Méré n’a aucun espoir d’épouser Alice Watkins, fille du proprié…
Naar het Middelpunt der Aarde
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Professor Lidenbrock ontcijfert een runentekst: ”Daal af in den krater van den Sneffels Yocul (Snæfellsjökull), dien de schaduw v…
Cinq semaines en ballon
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L’inventeur Samuel Fergusson, accompagné de son domestique Joe et de son ami Dick Kennedy, entreprend de traverser le continent afric…
Les Indes noires
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Dans les houillières épuisées d’Aberfoyle en Ecosse, ne vivent plus que le vieux contremaître Simon Ford, sa femm…
The Mysterious Island - Shipwrecked in the Air
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In the final months of the American Civil War five Northerners find themselves trapped in the Southern capital of Richmond. They conceive of…
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…
Michael Strogoff (Dramatic Reading)
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At a fete in the New Palace, the court seems to be in perfect order. Only two people know the truth: the telegraph wire beyond Tomsk, connec…
Meridiana: The adventures of three Englishmen and three Russians in South Africa
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Three Englishmen and Three Russians travel across the width of South Africa to measure a meridian. The outbreak of the Crimean War makes th…
Robur le Conquérant
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Uncle Prudent et Phil Evans sont respectivement président et secrétaire du Weldon-Institut de Philadelphie, mais aussi d’intim…
Hector Servadac
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«Quelle ne fut pas la surprise du capitaine Servadac, lorsque, après une heure et demie de promenade, il aperçut au-dess…
Michael Strogoff, de Koerier van den Czaar
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Jules Verne
Michael Strogoff wordt door de tsaar gevraagd een boodschap naar diens broer, de grootvorst van het veraf gelegen Irkoetsk, te brengen. Hij …