The Best of Jules Verne: Three complete illustrated novels. Around the World in Eighty Days; The Clipper of the Clouds; Journey to the Center of the Earth

by Jules Verne

Here are three thrilling full-length novels- each with its original engravings from rare French first editions. Contains "Around the World in Eighty Days," "The Clipper of the Clouds," and "Journey to the Center of the Earth."

Also contains "The World of Jules Verne" by Alan K. Russel and "Jules Verne at Home" by Marie A. Belloc

470 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1978

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

[Jill · Rating 3 out of 5]

Balance of Content The balance between dialogue, description, and action is maintained quite well. No single element dominates the text, which creates a harmonious flow for the reader. The author moves between these different modes of writing with professional ease. Discover the ratio of action to dialogue by following the link. >>> https://script.google.com/macros/s/AK...

[Jose C. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Exquisitely written, beautiful use of the English language. Even though I love reading, there were a lot of words that didn't say much. I know these are classics. I read these to my kids, and it was a little too boring for them.

[Alan · Rating 4 out of 5]

So far I have read two of three...Around the World in Eighty Days and Journey to the Center of the Earth. Both were most enjoyable. His characters all always most entertaining, and witty. Anyone who is familiar with his prophetic imagination, has to indulge in at least one of novels. You'll find it refreshing to read good clean adventure stories.

[John · Rating 3 out of 5]

How can you not like Jules Verne - all his top books - loved it