Around the World in Eighty Days

Jules Verne

Verlag: CLXBX

Beschreibung

Around the World in Eighty Days is one of Jules Verne's most beloved adventure novels—a fast-paced, imaginative tale that celebrates ingenuity, determination, and the thrill of global exploration. Set during the age of steam and rail, the story captures the excitement of a rapidly shrinking world made possible by modern transportation.

The novel follows the unflappable English gentleman Phileas Fogg, who accepts an audacious wager that he can travel around the world in just eighty days. Accompanied by his loyal and resourceful servant, Passepartout, Fogg embarks on a whirlwind journey across continents and oceans, encountering exotic landscapes, cultural surprises, and unexpected dangers at every turn. Unbeknownst to him, a persistent detective suspects Fogg of a crime and follows closely behind, adding tension and humor to the race against time.

Blending adventure with wit and precise detail, Jules Verne transforms timetables and geography into a thrilling narrative of suspense. The novel explores themes of perseverance, adaptability, and the contrast between rigid logic and human emotion, while also reflecting the optimism and curiosity of the nineteenth century.

Around the World in Eighty Days is a timeless celebration of travel and imagination. Entertaining, clever, and endlessly engaging, it remains a classic adventure story that continues to inspire readers with its spirit of discovery and the enduring excitement of seeing the world.

Verfügbar seit: 05.02.2026.

Drucklänge: 238 Seiten.

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