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Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Jules Verne
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Series | Word Cloud Classics |
Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:296 | Dimensions(mm): Height 197,Width 133 |
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Category/Genre | Classic fiction (pre c 1945) Science fiction |
ISBN/Barcode |
9781607105497
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Classifications | Dewey:FIC |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Canterbury Classics
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Imprint |
Canterbury Classics
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Publication Date |
4 October 2012 |
Publication Country |
United States
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Description
No home library is complete without the classics! Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea is a keepsake to be read and treasured. Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea tells the classic story of Captain Nemo and his submarine Nautilus as seen from the point of view of Professor Pierre Aronnax, who was commissioned to find the mysterious sea monster responsible for sinking ships. Written by French science fiction writer Jules Verne in 1870, the novel illuminates themes that transcend time, such as man versus nature, freedom, and revenge. Now available as part of the Word Cloud Classics series, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea is a must-have addition to the libraries of all classic literature lovers. About the Word Cloud Classics series: Classic works of literature with a clean, modern aesthetic! Perfect for both old and new literature fans, the Word Cloud Classics series from Canterbury Classics provides a chic and inexpensive introduction to timeless tales. With a higher production value, including heat burnished covers and foil stamping, these eye-catching, easy-to-hold editions are the perfect gift for students and fans of literature everywhere.
Author Biography
French writer Jules Verne (February 8, 1828 - March 24, 1905) pioneered the science fiction literary genre. He published many plays, essays, short stories, and poems during his lifetime, but is best known for Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, Around the World in 80 Days, and A Journey to the Center of the Earth. Today, he is one of the most translated authors in the world.
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