Jules Verne

Jules Verne, born on February 8, 1828, in Nantes, France, is often regarded as one of the pioneers of science fiction. His imaginative storytelling and visionary ideas captivated readers during the 19th century and continue to inspire countless writers and filmmakers today. Verne's works, infused with adventure and innovation, often feature remarkable journeys to uncharted territories and explorations of the wonders of technology. With a background in law and a passion for literature, he began writing plays and novels that would eventually lead to his most famous works, including "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" and "Journey to the Center of the Earth."

As you delve into Verne's captivating narratives, you'll find a world brimming with adventure, curiosity, and the possibilities of human ingenuity. His stories not only entertain but also provoke thought about the future of exploration and the boundaries of science. We invite you to explore the rich tapestry of Verne's work in the app, where each tale opens the door to extraordinary experiences and timeless themes that resonate even today.

The Steam House

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Jules Verne is back with another action-packed adventure--this time in India with a steam-powered elephant! Maucler, Captain Hood, Banks, an…

A Journey to the Centre of the Earth

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The story involves a German professor (Otto Lidenbrock in the original French, Professor Von Hardwigg in the most common English translation…

Jules Verne Around The World In Eighty Days

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Jules Verne's classic story is brought to life in a dramatic four-part adaptation. This captivating tale follows the eccentric gentleman Phi…

Doctor Ox's Experiment

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An early, light-hearted short story, published in 1872 by Jules Verne. It takes place in the Flemish town of Quiquendone, where life moves a…

Off on a Comet

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The story starts with a comet that touches the Earth in its flight and collects a few small chunks of it. Some forty people of various natio…

Celebrated Travels and Travellers, vol. 2

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Celebrated Travels and Travellers by Jules Verne invites listeners on a captivating journey through the annals of exploration. This second v…

The Castaways of the Flag

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Readers of the present book who have not read that named above—though all should read it as well as this—will have no difficulty in joining …

Godfrey Morgan: a Californian Mystery

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This Verne adventure is indeed a mystery and also a satire on the Crusoe genre. Our characters are larger than life, as well they should be …

Ticket No. "9672"

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One of the forgotten novels by adventure science fiction writer, Jules Verne, "Ticket No. 9672" (also known as "The lottery t…

The Adventures of Captain Hatteras, Part 2: The Field of Ice

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The novel, set in 1861, describes adventures of British expedition led by Captain John Hatteras to the North Pole. Hatteras is convinced tha…

Dick Sands the Boy Captain

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Dick Sands, a youth of fifteen, must assume command of a ship after the disappearance of its captain. Nature’s forces combined with evil doi…

Celebrated Travels and Travellers, vol. 3

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Celebrated Travels and Travellers by Jules Verne invites listeners on an enlightening journey through the age of exploration in the 19th cen…

Five Weeks in a Balloon

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Join three intrepid explorers as they seek to cross and explore the continent of Africa from Indian Ocean to Atlantic Ocean, except they’re …

The Begum's Fortune

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A novel with some utopian elements, but primarily dystopian. A French doctor and a German professor both inherit a vast fortune as descendan…

Journey To The Centre Of The Earth By Jules Verne

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Journey to the Centre of the Earth is Jules Verne's classic adventure, dramatised by Steve Walker. The story follows Lidenbrok, a Hamburg ge…

The Survivors of the Chancellor

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The Survivors of the Chancellor is a poignant and tragic tale of terror and intrigue on the high seas. Through raging storms, emaciating hun…

Around the World in Eighty Days (Dramatic Reading)

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In London, 1872, a rich English gentlemen named Mr. Phileas Fogg argues with the members in the Reform Club, and takes on a journey around t…

The Tribulations of a Chinaman in China

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The rich and phlegmatic Kin-Fo loses his fortune and decides to die, but not before experiencing some strong emotions. He asks his friend Wa…

Topsy-Turvy

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Topsy Turvy is a translation of Sans dessus dessous (1889) . This anonymous translation was first published by J. G. Ogilvie (New York, 1890…

From the Earth to the Moon

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From the Earth to the Moon (French: De la Terre à la Lune) is a humorous science fantasy story written in 1865 by Jules Verne and is …

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