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A floating city

Jules Verne

Editorial: Legorreta

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Sinopsis

A Floating City follows a voyage aboard the Great Eastern, the largest and most advanced steamship of its time. As the narrator travels from Europe to America, he observes the diverse passengers, social interactions, and dramatic events unfolding aboard the enormous vessel, which resembles a floating city due to its immense size and self-contained world.
Among the travelers are individuals whose lives become intertwined through friendship, rivalry, romance, and personal conflict. A central storyline focuses on a young woman trapped in an unhappy marriage and the emotional tensions that arise during the crossing. As the journey progresses, unexpected incidents, duels, storms, and human dramas transform what begins as an ordinary voyage into an engaging adventure.
Verne combines detailed descriptions of maritime technology with observations of society, offering a vivid portrait of nineteenth-century travel. The novel highlights both the marvels of modern engineering and the complexities of human relationships.
Blending adventure, romance, and realism, A Floating City provides a fascinating glimpse into the age of steam navigation and demonstrates Verne's talent for turning contemporary technological achievements into compelling fiction.
Disponible desde: 10/06/2026.
Longitud de impresión: 100 páginas.

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