First published in 1864, "Journey to the Center of the Earth" is Jules Verne's classic tale of adventure, one of the earliest examples of science fiction. When German professor Otto Liedenbrock finds a coded message in an original runic manuscript of Snorri Sturluson's Icelandic saga, "Heimskringla," he discovers what he believes to be a secret passage to the center of the Earth. Professor Liedenbrock, who has long hypothesized that there are volcanic tubes which descend deep into the Earth, embarks immediately for Iceland on a journey of scientific discovery to prove his belief. Along with…mehr
First published in 1864, "Journey to the Center of the Earth" is Jules Verne's classic tale of adventure, one of the earliest examples of science fiction. When German professor Otto Liedenbrock finds a coded message in an original runic manuscript of Snorri Sturluson's Icelandic saga, "Heimskringla," he discovers what he believes to be a secret passage to the center of the Earth. Professor Liedenbrock, who has long hypothesized that there are volcanic tubes which descend deep into the Earth, embarks immediately for Iceland on a journey of scientific discovery to prove his belief. Along with his reluctant nephew, Alex, and Icelandic guide Hans Bjelke, whom they have hired, the three descend into the bowels of a volcanic crater. A dangerous journey awaits them as they attempt to travel to the center of the Earth. Following a subterranean river to a vast ocean, which they traverse on a raft, they ultimately discover a world filled with prehistoric plants and animals. "Journey to the Center of the Earth" has captivated readers for generations, and remains to this day as one the most fantastical tales ever told. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper and follows the translation of Frederic Amadeus Malleson.
Jules Verne (1828-1905) Jules Verne was a French author and is known for his fictions of adventure such as Journey to the Center of the Earth, Around the World in Eighty Days, and Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea. Verne anticipated the skyscraper, the submarine, and the airplane, many other inventions, and he is regarded as one of the fathers of science fiction. Legendary science fiction and adventure author Jules Verne is remembered for his fascinating stories of travel and excitement. He wrote many fantasy stories and his combination of realism and romanticism exercised a lasting influence on many writers such as Mark Twain, Arthur Conan Doyle, and Jean-Paul Sartre. A pioneer of the science-fiction genre, Jules Verne, a French author, is known for his writings about cosmic, atmospheric and underwater travel which runs our imagination ahead of its time.