Jules Verne - Short Stories

by Jules Verne

Overview

A major literary author, poet and playwright, Jules Verne was also a pioneer of science fiction with books like around the world in eighty days, journey to the center of Earth etc. This collection encompasses some of Jules Verne's finest works which takes the readers through a range of fascinating incidents like the accidental destruction of Dr. Ox's oxygen factory, the lost soul of Master zacharius, the horrifying experience of Dr. Trifulgas, the transatlantic tunnel in 'an express in the future' and a lot more! Foregrounds the imaginative side of science, These finely-picked short stories of Jules Verne continues to delight readers of every generation!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789380005430
Publisher:	Maple Press
Publication date:	01/01/2019
Pages:	354
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.79(d)

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