20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (Wordsworth Classics)

Jules Verne

ISBN 10: 1853260312 / ISBN 13: 9781853260315

Edité par Wordsworth Editions Ltd, 1998

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Synopsis :

With an exclusive introduction and notes by David Stuart Davies.

Translation by Louis Mercier.

Jules Verne's 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea is not only a classic science fiction novel, it is also a thrilling adventure yarn.

Professor Aronnax, his faithful servant Conseil and Canadian harpooner Ned Land are held prisoners aboard the fantastic submarine, the Nautilus, by its enigmatic and charismatic commander, Captain Nemo: 'That terrible avenger, a perfect archangel of hatred.'

And so begins a hazardous and eventful voyage which leads them from the lost city of Atlantis, to the South Pole, hunting in underwater forests and to an encounter with a ferocious giant squid.

Published in 1870, the novel continues to fascinate and engage the reader, presenting as it does an incredible journey into a mysterious world of excitement and danger!

Présentation de l'éditeur:

This Wordsworth Edition includes an exclusive Introduction and Notes by David Stuart Davies.

Professor Aronnax, his faithful servant, Conseil, and the Canadian harpooner, Ned Land, begin an extremely hazardous voyage to rid the seas of a little-known and terrifying sea monster. However, the "monster" turns out to be a giant submarine, commanded by the mysterious Captain Nemo, by whom they are soon held captive.

So begins not only one of the great adventure classics by Jules Verne, the 'Father of Science Fiction', but also a truly fantastic voyage from the lost city of Atlantis to the South Pole.

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Titre : 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (Wordsworth ...
Éditeur : Wordsworth Editions Ltd
Date d'édition : 1998
Reliure : Couverture souple
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