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Penguin Select Classics: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea

(Original, Unabridged Classic, Premium Hardbound Collector's Edition, Ideal for Gifting)

Jules Verne
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‘The sea is everything…Its breath is pure and healthy. It is an immense desert, where man is never lonely, for he feels life stirring on all sides.’

Fascinated with the wonders of the sea, Professor Pierre Aronnax, a marine biologist, along with his loyal servant Conseil and the harpooner Ned Land, embarks on an expedition to search for a sea monster.

Their missions lead them to discover a technologically advanced submarine called the Nautilus, commanded by the enigmatic Captain Nemo.

The further Professor Pierre travels into the depths of the sea, his inner conflicts surface to life, as he releases ultimately his soul was seeking refuge from a world, he believed had wronged him.

The mesmerizing underwater world with exotic marine life and breathtaking landscapes is the perfect getaway for both Professor Pierre and the reader. The silence and calm invoke reflection into what is one’s purpose in life; and how must nature and humans share the planet. A thoughtful and cathartic read for all ages.

Published: Jul/2024

ISBN: 9789815204056

Length: 456 Pages

Penguin Select Classics: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea

(Original, Unabridged Classic, Premium Hardbound Collector's Edition, Ideal for Gifting)

Jules Verne

‘The sea is everything…Its breath is pure and healthy. It is an immense desert, where man is never lonely, for he feels life stirring on all sides.’

Fascinated with the wonders of the sea, Professor Pierre Aronnax, a marine biologist, along with his loyal servant Conseil and the harpooner Ned Land, embarks on an expedition to search for a sea monster.

Their missions lead them to discover a technologically advanced submarine called the Nautilus, commanded by the enigmatic Captain Nemo.

The further Professor Pierre travels into the depths of the sea, his inner conflicts surface to life, as he releases ultimately his soul was seeking refuge from a world, he believed had wronged him.

The mesmerizing underwater world with exotic marine life and breathtaking landscapes is the perfect getaway for both Professor Pierre and the reader. The silence and calm invoke reflection into what is one’s purpose in life; and how must nature and humans share the planet. A thoughtful and cathartic read for all ages.

Buying Options
Paperback / Hardback

Jules Verne

Jules Verne (1824-1905). A legendary French author and known for spearheading the science fiction genre, he is also recognized as the father of modern science fiction. Jules Verne was born on February 8, 1828, in the port city of Nantes, France. As a child, he was known for his boundless imagination and love of adventure. His first book with Hetzel, Five Weeks in a Balloon was an immediate success, and it marked the beginning of his career as a writer. Over the next few years, Verne wrote a series of novels that would establish him as one of the most popular and beloved writers of his time. His works such as Journey to the Centre of the Earth and Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea were characterized by their vivid descriptions of fascinating destinations, daring adventures and scientific discovery and fiction.