{"product_id":"journey-to-the-center-of-the-earth-twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-sea-round-the-world-in-eighty-days-introduction-by-tim-farrant-9780307961488","title":"Journey to the Center of the Earth, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, Round the World in Eighty Days: Introduction by Tim Farrant","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJules Verne Classic Adventure Collection - Hardcover Edition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis hardcover volume brings together three of Jules Verne's most celebrated adventure novels: \u003ci\u003eJourney to the Center of the Earth\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTwenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eRound the World in Eighty Days\u003c\/i\u003e. Each story showcases Verne's pioneering vision of science fiction and his ability to craft narratives that have captivated readers for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThree Legendary Adventures in One Volume\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea\u003c\/strong\u003e follows Captain Nemo and his giant submarine as they explore underwater wonders, including the ruins of Atlantis. This underwater epic remains one of the most influential submarine adventures ever written.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRound the World in Eighty Days\u003c\/strong\u003e chronicles Phileas Fogg's frantic race around the globe using every available means of transportation. This thrilling tale of determination and ingenuity continues to inspire travelers and adventurers worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJourney to the Center of the Earth\u003c\/strong\u003e takes readers on a harrowing descent through a volcanic crater into underground caverns where prehistoric creatures still roam. This subterranean adventure pushes the boundaries of imagination and exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Father of Science Fiction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJules Verne was born in France in 1828 and died in 1905. He wrote brilliantly about space, air, and underwater travel long before airplanes and space ships had been invented. Initially studying to be a lawyer, Verne pursued his passion for writing despite his father cutting him off financially. With guidance from Victor Hugo and Alexandre Dumas, he found success with his first adventure novel, \u003ci\u003eFive Weeks in a Balloon\u003c\/i\u003e, in 1863. This African adventure made Verne financially independent, allowing him to write one to two books annually for the rest of his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCultural Impact and Timeless Appeal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond charting new territory for adventurous fiction, Verne's creations have entered our culture and taken on the magnitude and vitality of myth. Captain Nemo, Phileas Fogg, and the explorers descending into Earth's core are characters known worldwide, even by those who haven't read the original novels. These stories have seized the imaginations of readers across generations and remain as vivid and exciting now as when their author first imagined traveling beyond the bounds of the possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEdition Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Everyman's Library edition features an introduction by Tim Farrant, Lecturer in French at Oxford University and Fellow of Pembroke College. Farrant is the author of \u003ci\u003eAn Introduction to Nineteenth-Century French Literature\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBalzac's Shorter Fictions\u003c\/i\u003e. The translation is by Henry Frith, preserving the adventure and wonder of Verne's original prose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVerne remains one of the most widely read internationally of all science-fiction writers, and this collection demonstrates why his work continues to resonate with modern audiences seeking thrilling adventures and imaginative storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everyman's Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680541217042,"sku":"9780307961488","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5250931d-f114-415d-949c-d7fd75ab73fc.jpg?v=1734922249","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/journey-to-the-center-of-the-earth-twenty-thousand-leagues-under-the-sea-round-the-world-in-eighty-days-introduction-by-tim-farrant-9780307961488","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}