Around the World in Eighty Days

Around the World in Eighty Days

Around the World in Eighty Days

Around the World in Eighty Days

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Overview

Around the World in Eighty Days is a classic adventure novel written by Jules Verne. The story follows the eccentric and precise Englishman, Phileas Fogg, who makes a bold wager at the Reform Club in London that he can circumnavigate the globe in just 80 days. Fogg embarks on this daring journey accompanied by his loyal and resourceful French servant, Passepartout. As they traverse various countries and encounter numerous challenges, including obstacles and unexpected detours, a relentless detective named Fix pursues them, suspecting Fogg of being a bank robber. The novel captures the excitement of a race against time, offering readers a thrilling exploration of diverse cultures, modes of transportation, and the unpredictable nature of global travel in the 19th century.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9798855691870
Publisher: Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date: 12/28/2023
Pages: 190
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.44(d)

About the Author

About The Author

Widely regarded as the father of modern science fiction, Jules Verne (1828-1905) wrote more than seventy books and created hundreds of memorable characters. His most popular novel, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, is not only a brilliant piece of scientific prophecy, but also a thrilling story with superb, subtle characterizations.

Date of Birth:

February 8, 1828

Date of Death:

March 24, 1905

Place of Birth:

Nantes, France

Place of Death:

Amiens, France

Education:

Nantes lycée and law studies in Paris
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