A Journey to the Centre of the Earth by Jules Verne

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Author Verne, Jules, 1828-1905
Uniform Title Voyage au centre de la terre. English
Title A Journey to the Centre of the Earth
Original Publication Griffith and Farran, 1871
Note English re-write version. See PG#3748 for the authentic translation version.
Credits Produced by Norm Wolcott
Summary "A Journey to the Centre of the Earth" by Jules Verne is a science fiction novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows the protagonist, Professor Otto Lidenbrock, and his nephew, Axel, as they embark on an extraordinary expedition to explore the depths of the Earth, spurred by an ancient manuscript that hints at the path to the planet's core. The novel combines adventure with scientific exploration, drawing upon the geological knowledge of its time. The opening of the book introduces us to the eccentric Professor Lidenbrock, who is consumed by a recent discovery of a Runic manuscript he believes contains secrets to the Earth's interior. The story begins in Germany, where he summons his nephew, Axel, to help decipher the text, leading to a mix of excitement and dread as the young man grapples with the implications of their potential journey. As the chapters progress, Lidenbrock's fervor and determination become apparent, setting the stage for their thrilling and perilous adventure below ground. The narrative introduces key characters, references to Iceland's geological wonders, and hints at the challenges they will face as they prepare for their ambitious descent. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Science fiction
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Earth (Planet) -- Core -- Fiction
Subject Voyages, Imaginary -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 18857
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 27, 2012
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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