20000 Leagues Under the Seas - Illustrated and Annotated Youth Edition

Jules Verne

Sinopsis

A sea monster has triggered alarms worldwide, and an expedition is finally organized to capture it. The expedition includes the renowned professor of Natural History, Pierre Aronnax, his assistant Bastienne, and the expert Canadian harpooner Ned Land, aboard the American frigate Abraham Lincoln. The monster turns out to be a remarkable submarine commanded by Captain Nemo, and the need to keep this secret poses a serious problem for the captain regarding the release of the three main characters. Captain Nemo, a wise man tormented and disillusioned with the human race, embodies both libertarian individualism and an exaggerated sense of justice, undoubtedly making him one of the archetypes of the adventure novel genre. His presence alone justifies the distinguished place that "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" holds within the genre.

Yet, the novel offers much more: excitement, knowledge, suspense, unforgettable characters, and unexpected twists... It stands as a milestone in adventure literature and a boundless source of inspiration for future speculative fiction. This Illustrated Youth Edition of "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" is the perfect introduction for young readers at home to Verne’s work, and also an excuse for adults to swiftly revisit a classic of adventure literature.
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Jules Verne (1828 - 1905) is considered one of the founders of modern science fiction literature and a master storyteller of fantastic adventures. He was famous for his tales of fantastical adventures, always narrated with a tone of scientific plausibility. He accurately predicted in his fantastic stories the emergence of some of the products generated by the technological advances of the 20th century, such as television, helicopters, submarines, and spacecraft.

Disponible desde: 17/04/2024.

Longitud de impresión: 190 páginas.

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