Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Seas (Oxford World's Classics) - Softcover

Verne, Jules

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199539278 ISBN 13: 9780199539277

Publisher: OUP Oxford, 2009

Synopsis

French naturalist Dr Aronnax embarks on an expedition to hunt down a sea monster, only to discover instead the Nautilus, a self-contained world built by its enigmatic captain. Together Nemo and Aronnax explore the underwater marvels, undergo a transcendent experience amongst the ruins of Atlantis, and plant a black flag at the South Pole. But Nemo's mission is one of revenge - and his methods coldly efficient.

Verne's classic work has left a profound mark on the twentieth century. Its themes are universal, is style humorous and grandiose, its construction masterly.

This new and unabridged translation by the father of Verne studies brilliantly conveys the novel's tones and range. It appears with a distinguished Introduction and Notes, reporting the very first study of the manuscripts, together with revelations about the artistic and scientific references.

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Review:

Professor Aronnax, his faithful servant, Conseil, and the Canadian harpooner, Ned Land, begin an extremely hazardous voyage to rid the seas of a little-known and terrifying sea monster. However, the "monster" turns out to be a giant submarine, commanded by the mysterious Captain Nemo, by whom they are soon held captive. So begins not only one of the great adventure classics by Jules Verne, the 'Father of Science Fiction', but also a truly fantastic voyage from the lost city of Atlantis to the South Pole.

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by far the best translations/critical editions available ... known internationally as a topnotch scholar (Science-Fiction Studies)

About this edition

• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0199539278
• ISBN 13: 9780199539277
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 496
• Editor: Butcher William