All Around the Moon (eBook)

A Voyage to the Moon: A Sci-Fi Adventure of Space Exploration and Adventure

Jules Verne (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
1533 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
405-766412260-5 (EAN)

Infos

In "All Around the Moon," Jules Verne continues the thrilling narrative established in "From the Earth to the Moon," crafting a visionary tale that explores the boundless possibilities of human ingenuity and the spirit of adventure. Through intricate descriptions and vivid imagery, Verne employs a masterful blend of scientific plausibility and imaginative storytelling, transporting readers to a world where the dream of space travel is tantalizingly close. The book reflects the spirit of the late 19th century, an era ripe with scientific discovery and technological advancement, embedding itself within the canon of speculative literature and foreshadowing future explorations beyond our planet. Jules Verne, often hailed as the father of science fiction, demonstrated a prescient understanding of science, engineering, and human ambition. His background as a playwright and literary figure of the period equipped him with unique insights into the interplay of technology and society, informing his writing. Verne'Äôs fascination with aeronautics and his engagement with contemporary scientific debates undoubtedly inspired the creation of this imaginative sequel, which questions the limits of exploration and the human desire to conquer the unknown. I highly recommend "All Around the Moon" to both enthusiasts of science fiction and readers intrigued by the possibility of human flight into the cosmos. Verne's prose, laced with humor and adventure, invites readers to embark on a journey that is as enlightening as it is entertaining, making it a crucial text for understanding the evolution of speculative fiction.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 19.11.2019
• Übersetzer: Edward Roth
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Fantasy / Science Fiction ► Science Fiction
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
• Schlagworte: 19th century fiction • 19th-century speculative fiction • adventure stories • classical adventure novel • Classic Literature • daring lunar voyage • exciting adventure tale • Fiction • French authors • French Literature • interplanetary travel challenges • Jules Verne • literary classics • Manned Space Flight • Moon • moon voyage • pioneering space literature • Science Fiction • science fiction novels • scientific accuracy narrative • scientific curiosity theme • Sci-fi adventure • space exploration • space exploration adventure • Space flight to the moon • Space Ships • Victorian science fiction