Classic of science-based fiction adventure. It was one of the first I read as a young child and I still admire Jules Verne storytelling.
One of the best novels from one of the best science fiction writers of all time. Literary and thrilling, even 120 years later. The original translator did such a poor job that this book never got the respect in the US that it did in France. Newly retranslated and annotated, the US reader can now get the full effect of this wonderful tale.
This is an all time classic tale, it is the one for which Jules Verne is perhaps most famous.
Captain Nemo is a complex character that is both lovable and frightening. One is never sure if he is insane or passionate. The story explores not only the ocean, but the depths of one's self.
Advice for any reader is: feel free to skip some paragraphs. To make the story seem more real, Jules Verne added a TON of scientific details. He literally lists ALL the fish he saw. Unless you are a Marine Biologist, you will find these paragraphs totally pointless.
Other than that, don't skip anything because the story is full of detail that really makes you think! A definite MUST READ.
The story is told by Professor Aronnax, who agrees to investigate a series of attacks by a mysterious sea monster. He joins the crew of the ship Abraham Lincoln. The men encounter what they believe is the monster, but turns out to be a large, state-of-the-art submarine, the Nautilus. Aronnax and a hot tempered harpoonist, Ned Land, are imprisoned on this vessel, captained by the misanthropic recluse, Nemo. Nemo takes them around the world. Verne's descriptions of the underwater world, with its exotic creatures and sunken ships, shine.
Classic Jules Verne
Complete and Unabridged.
The classic story about Captain Nemo and his extraordinary voyage in the the depths of the ocean.
Timeless heroes come to life in this enduring story that is full of mystery and adventure. The search for a giant sea monster takes three men into a remarkable encounter with the mysterious Captin Nemo.
Find the Excitement of the past and promise of the future 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.
Timeless heroes come to life in this enduring story that is full of mystery and adventure. The search for a giant sea monster takes three men into a remarkable encounter with the mysterious Captin Nemo.
Find the Excitement of the past and promise of the future 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.
Great classic for middle and high school students - reading level is 7.6 and interest level is grade 5-12.
