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In Search of the Castaways
Following the clues found in a bottle cast into the ocean, Lord and Lady Genarvan set off for South America and Australia in their ship Duncan to search for the shipwrecked Captain Grant. Their eventful and perilous journey gives Verne the opportunity to describe a variety of exotic places.Originally titled Les Enfants du Capitaine Grant ("The Children of Captain Grant"), the story has inspired several movie adaptations. Ayrton, one of the characters, reappears in The Mysterious Island.
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Five Weeks in a Balloon
Five Weeks in a Balloon tells the tale of three Englishmen who attempt to cross Africa, from east to west, in a balloon. Dr. Ferguson is the rational scientist leading the trio, accompanied by loyal sidekick Joe and the doctor's sporting friend Kennedy.The three embark on many adventures: They encounter natives and dangerous animals, experience problems with their ballooning technology, and struggle with the winds and the weather. Throughout the novel, the author liberally sprinkles descriptions of flora, fauna, and geography, as seen through nineteenth century eyes.Though this is Verne's first published book, he already demonstrates much of the formula that drive his later works: the well-defined characters led by a rational scientist, the focus on science and technology, and of course the adventure-filled plot.The novel, first published in 1863, was topical for its time, as European interest in African exploration was strong. At the time the book was published, David Livingstone was midst-exploration in south-east Africa, and Burton and Speke had recently returned from exploring the Great Lakes region. The novel itself contains many references to actual expeditions that would have been current or recent for the original readers of the novel.
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The Beginnings of Critical Realism in America
"The Beginnings of Critical Realism in America: 1860-1920" is a foundational study of the evolution of the American mind during a period of intense social and economic upheaval. As the third volume in the seminal series "Main Currents in American Thought", this work explores the transition from the romanticism of the mid-nineteenth century to the more skeptical and socially conscious realism that defined the turn of the century. Focusing on the decades between 1860 and 1900, Vernon Louis Parrington meticulously traces the impact of the Industrial Revolution, the closing of the frontier, and the rise of the modern city on the nation's literary and political landscape. The text examines the clash between agrarian ideals and the emerging industrial order, providing deep analysis of the authors and thinkers who documented these shifts. Through a lens of economic and social determinism, Parrington evaluates the rise of populism and the intellectual movements that sought to confront the realities of a changing America. This volume remains an essential resource for understanding the historical roots of modern American culture and the literary movements that sought to capture the complexities of a nation in flux. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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An Antarctic Mystery
An Antarctic Mystery follows Mr. Jeorling, a wealthy American naturalist whose research has led him to the remote Kerguelen Islands, located in the southern Indian Ocean. Jeorling begins his adventure on the Halbrane after being admitted aboard by the reluctant captain Len Guy, who believes the events in The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym to be true. In that novel, Pym persuades Len Guy's brother, William Guy, to lead a voyage to the Antarctic. But the expedition ends in failure when William Guy, his crew, and his ship, the Jane, disappear under mysterious circumstances. Captain Len Guy convinces Jeorling to aid in the search for his brother, and the two embark on an expedition south to the Antarctic in search of the previous voyage's survivors.Despite the fact that Jules Verne's work was published over fifty years after Pym, the events in the novel take place only one year after the disappearance of the Jane.
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Michael Strogoff
Jules Verne is perhaps best known for his science fiction stories, and Michael Strogoff breaks that mold. It's a true-to-life tale of the titular character's journey across Siberia to deliver an important message to the brother of the Russian Czar.Like other of Verne's works, Strogoff encounters many colorful characters along the way, and together they create a vivid depiction of the harsh life in Russo-Siberia, as well as the resilient spirit of its inhabitants. The attention to detail and the accuracy of both the physical and geographical depictions of Siberia was noted by contemporaries, though it's also said that Verne took some dramatic license in recreating some of the historical events.Contemporary critics agreed that Michael Strogoff is a thrilling tale of the strength of men, of patriotism, and of the devotion of one human being to another. Modern critics consider it to be one of Verne's best novels.
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Around the World in Eighty Days
Jules Verne's most-acclaimed novel remains a cultural cornerstone to this day. The story of Phileas Fogg's spectacular journey by then-novel technologies is a fast-paced, colorful, and thoroughly enjoyable portrait of the British empire at the height of its power.Originally published as a serial so believable that readers at the time placed bets on whether Fogg would succeed or not, Verne's adventure epic continues to inspire travelers and adventurers even in modern times.
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The Handling of Words
"The Handling of Words, and Other Studies in Literary Psychology" is a seminal exploration into the intricate relationship between the craft of writing and the psychological experience of the reader. Written by the influential aesthetician and critic Vernon Lee, this collection of essays delves into the technical aspects of prose and the subjective responses they evoke. Lee examines the handling of language-not merely as a matter of grammar or style, but as a deliberate psychological tool used to shape consciousness and emotion. Through a series of insightful studies, the work scrutinizes the prose of prominent authors, dissecting the nuances of syntax and rhythm to uncover how literary effects are achieved. Lee introduces a pioneering approach to literary criticism, blending aesthetic theory with cognitive observation to explain why certain passages resonate while others falter. This volume remains an essential text for those interested in the evolution of literary theory, the mechanics of rhetoric, and the intersection of art and psychology. It offers a profound look at literature as a living interaction between the writer's intention and the reader's imagination. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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The Handling of Words
"The Handling of Words, and Other Studies in Literary Psychology" is a seminal exploration into the intricate relationship between the craft of writing and the psychological experience of the reader. Written by the influential aesthetician and critic Vernon Lee, this collection of essays delves into the technical aspects of prose and the subjective responses they evoke. Lee examines the handling of language-not merely as a matter of grammar or style, but as a deliberate psychological tool used to shape consciousness and emotion. Through a series of insightful studies, the work scrutinizes the prose of prominent authors, dissecting the nuances of syntax and rhythm to uncover how literary effects are achieved. Lee introduces a pioneering approach to literary criticism, blending aesthetic theory with cognitive observation to explain why certain passages resonate while others falter. This volume remains an essential text for those interested in the evolution of literary theory, the mechanics of rhetoric, and the intersection of art and psychology. It offers a profound look at literature as a living interaction between the writer's intention and the reader's imagination. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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The Beginnings of Critical Realism in America
"The Beginnings of Critical Realism in America: 1860-1920" is a foundational study of the evolution of the American mind during a period of intense social and economic upheaval. As the third volume in the seminal series "Main Currents in American Thought", this work explores the transition from the romanticism of the mid-nineteenth century to the more skeptical and socially conscious realism that defined the turn of the century. Focusing on the decades between 1860 and 1900, Vernon Louis Parrington meticulously traces the impact of the Industrial Revolution, the closing of the frontier, and the rise of the modern city on the nation's literary and political landscape. The text examines the clash between agrarian ideals and the emerging industrial order, providing deep analysis of the authors and thinkers who documented these shifts. Through a lens of economic and social determinism, Parrington evaluates the rise of populism and the intellectual movements that sought to confront the realities of a changing America. This volume remains an essential resource for understanding the historical roots of modern American culture and the literary movements that sought to capture the complexities of a nation in flux. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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The Survivors of the Chancellor
Desiring a more romantic crossing of the Atlantic, Englishman J. R. Kazallon decides to forgo a steamship and instead sets sail on the Chancellor, a large three-mast sailing ship. What follows is a classic nautical adventure, told in the form of a series of diary entries and filled with tragedy, suffering, and even horror. Despite the grim subject matter, Jules Verne still finds space to include ample descriptions of geology, biology, and meteorology.
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Round the Moon
This sequel to From the Earth to the Moon narrates the eventful journey to the Moon of three passengers-Impey Barbicane, president of the Gun Club, Captain Nicholl, Barbicane's rival and then collaborator, and Michel Ardan, a French scientist-aboard a hollow cannonball. They orbit the Moon and perform geographical observations, but the projectile fails to land, propelling them instead toward the Earth. They're rescued at sea and widely celebrated as the first humans to leave Earth.
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Ticket No. 9672
Hulda, the daughter of an innkeeper in the Norwegian countryside, is engaged to Ole, a fisherman. When Ole fails to return, Hulda fears him dead, until she receives a message that he has scribbled on the back of a lottery ticket. Newspapers broadcast the story, fueling excitement and speculation ahead of the lottery drawing.The novel, based in part on the Verne's travel through Scandinavia in 1861, belongs to the collection Voyages Extraordinaires which contains some of his best-known works, like Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas and Around the World in Eighty Days. Un Billet de Loterie appeared first in installments in the magazine Magasin d'Éducation et de Récréation, followed immediately by a book edition published by Hetzel.
€ 21,95