Journey to the Center of the Earth

by Jules Verne, George Newbern (Narrator)

Originally published in 1864, Journey to the Center of the Earth, written by Jules Verne, is a science fiction adventure novel that follows German professor Otto Lidenbrock.

After translating an ancient runic manuscript, he claims to have discovered a route that would allow a man to reach the center of the Earth, by descending into a volcano. Accompanied by his nephew, Axel, and a guide named Hans, they travel down the Icelandic volcano where they encounter many dangers, including prehistoric animals. Their journey is ultimately cut short when the three are put in a dangerous situation that may result not only in the end of the adventure, but also the end of their lives!

Genres: Classics

Audible Audio

Published September 30, 2016

About the author

Novels of French writer Jules Gabriel Verne, considered the founder of modern science fiction, include Journey to the Center of the Earth (1864) and Around the World in Eighty Days (1873).

This author who pioneered the genre. People best know him for Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (1870).

Verne wrote about space, air, and underwater travel before people invented navigable aircraft and practical submarines and devised any means of spacecraft. He ranks behind Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie as the second most translated author of all time. People made his prominent films. People often refer to Verne alongside Herbert George Wells as the "father of science fiction."

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Reviews

[Georgie Melrose · Rating 3 out of 5]

"Ah ha my boy! I've decided my pet theory is correct based off of no information, and will take zero precautions against other possibilities! How silly you are, I will continually put you and our guide in danger again and again for my own curiousity, even though there is literally no rush at all!!"

I want Hans story dammit. He deserved so much more.

[Renee · Rating 4 out of 5]

A satisfying coming-of-age adventure. Fun read to use with my junior high students.

[Alyson Walton · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic dramatisation of a firm favourite of mine. Would advise anyone to read/listen to this.

[Euodias · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thoroughly enjoyed the audiobook!

[Pearlyn Chua · Rating 3 out of 5]

Listened to the BBC Dramatisation of this because I just wanted to get a quick sense of the story. It certainly has old-timey sci-fi vibes, i.e. White male author, with main characters being rather ego-driven. Pretty good voice acting, but I wasn't that drawn by the plot (might have fallen asleep at points while listening on an early flight oops).

[Selah · Rating 4 out of 5]

George Newbern was wonderful! I definitely preferred this to 20,000 Leagues (which I read in high school and thought was unbearably dull). My son seems to have enjoyed it immensely.

[airrunkle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyable quick listen. Very well voice acted and reminded me of reading this book as a kid.