| Publisher |
V&S Publishers |
| Publication Year |
2025 |
| ISBN-13 |
9789357943642 |
| ISBN-10 |
9357943641 |
| Binding |
Paperback |
| Number of Pages |
192 Pages |
| Language |
(English) |
| Subject |
Classic Fiction |
Around the World in 80 Days is a classic adventure novel written by Jules Verne. In the novel, Phileas Fogg and his French Valet Passepartout try to go around the world in 80 days to win a huge sum of money put up by Fogg’s friends at the Reform Club. They leave from London by train on October 2 in order to win the bet; Fogg must return to the club by December 21, 80 days later. In Egypt, Fogg is a suspect for robbing the Bank of England by Scotland Yard detective Fix, and is thereafter followed by Fix. During journey Fogg and Passepartout have frustrating, exciting and perilous encounters that threaten to prevent them from completing their trip on time. The novel is widely acclaimed and considered one of Verne's greatest works.
Jules Verne
Jules Verne (1828–1905) was a visionary French author, often called the "Father of Science Fiction." His novel 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1870) is a groundbreaking adventure that explores the mysteries of the deep ocean. The story follows Captain Nemo and his submarine, the Nautilus, as they journey through uncharted waters. Combining scientific foresight with thrilling storytelling, Verne’s work captures the spirit of discovery and innovation, solidifying his legacy as a pioneer in speculative fiction.
Jules Verne
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