Jules Verne: The Definitive Biography

Butcher, William

ISBN 10: 1560259043 / ISBN 13: 9781560259046

Published by Da Capo Press, 2006

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Synopsis:

Jules Verne is a phenomenon: the world's most translated, bestselling writer. With Journey to the Center of the Earth, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, and Around the World in Eighty Days, the Frenchman reshaped global literature. He still dominates the U.S. box office and pervades our life and culture. But behind all the success was a tormented man: a sexual misfit, a plagiarist, and a sad and lonely recluse. Now at last comes an authoritative biography worthy of this controversial figure. William Butcher combines groundbreaking research on Verne's childhood and bohemian decades with the discovery of an unknown contemporary biography and an early volume by Verne. He brilliantly recounts the novelist's money woes and amorous escapades, Scottish ancestry, right-wing connections, court cases, and near-murder. This erudite but highly readable narrative by the leading English-language specialist reveals the man inside the legend.

About the Author:

William Butcher has been the leading international authority on Verne for twenty years. His countless articles and eight books on Verne have led him to an unparalleled knowledge of this multi-faceted figure.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Jules Verne: The Definitive Biography
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Publication Date: 2006
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good