Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea/Completely Restored and Annotated - Couverture souple

Verne, Jules

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0870216783 ISBN 13 : 9780870216787

Editeur : Naval Institute Press, 1993

Synopsis

For the past 120 years, readers of English have known only a poor imitation of Jules Verne's classic French novel Vingt Mille Lieues Sous les Mers and consequently relegated the writer to the category of a "boy's author". Since 1873 the standard English version has been Lewis Mercier's mangled "translation," a work that's filled with errors, mistranslations, and bogus additions, and missing nearly a quarter of Verne's original text.

Now, thanks to the life-long efforts of two Verne scholars, the English-speaking world at last has access to a definitive translation, the only English version based solely on the level of literary artist and scientific visionary, a category he has always enjoyed in Europe and Russia.

Mercier's act of literary vandalism went unnoticed until 1965, when New York University English professor Walter Miller discovered the missing text and began the restoration of the Verne masterpiece. After nearly thirty years of work, including rigorous examinations of his translation by experts in marine technology and biology, Miller teamed that Frederick Paul Walter in 1992 to create this landmark scientific and literary achievement.

Restored to the volume along with the original woodcut illustrations are the entertaining and often prescient drams of Captain Nemo, widely considered the prototypical science-fiction character. In this novel alone Verne has anticipated submarine diving planes, scuba gear, underwater laboratories, and marine ecological disasters. He also inspired large-scale underwater mining and farming of flora and fauna, and electricity from thermoclines, all currently in development.
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Restoration of these visionary ideas and some twenty-three percent of the original text is certain to elevate Verne's standing in American scientific and literary circles.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea , written by legendary author Jules Verne is widely considered to be one of the greatest books of all time. This great classic will surely attract a whole new generation of readers. For many, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea is required reading for various courses and curriculums. And for others who simply enjoy reading timeless pieces of classic literature, this gem by Jules Verne is highly recommended. Published by Quill Pen Classics and beautifully produced, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea would make an ideal gift and it should be a part of everyone's personal library.

Présentation de l'éditeur

A mission to rid the seas of a monstrous creature becomes a terrifying nightmare when Professor Arronax, Conseil and Ned Land are thrown overboard. The huge marine animal which has haunted the water is no living beast, but a spectacular man-made vessel, and the three men find themselves the helpless prisoners of Captain Nemo. Resigned to their fate, they begin a miraculous journey on the submarine ship which can travel through waters never before explored. For the Professor, at least, this voyage is one he would not have missed for the world.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Naval Institute Press
• Date d'édition: 1993
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0870216783
• ISBN 13: 9780870216787
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 424
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible