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.

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…

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…

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 …

Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea (Version 3)

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Originally published 1870, this recording is from the English translation by Frederick P. Walter, published 1991, containing the unabridged …

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 …

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 (version 3)

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Enigmatic Phileas Fogg accepts a wager about whether it's possible to circumnavigate the globe in 80 days or under. The book charts his adve…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The Castle of the Carpathians

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The Castle stood above the quiet little town for as long as folks remembered: barren, deserted, lonely and frightening to the townsfolk. Unt…

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 …

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…

Meridiana: The adventures of three Englishmen and three Russians in South Africa

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Three Englishmen and Three Russians travel across the width of South Africa to measure a meridian. The outbreak of the Crimean War makes th…

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…

20000 leagues under the sea

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Experience the thrilling adventures of Captain Nemo and his submarine, the Nautilus, in this captivating old-time radio adaptation of Jules …

Blockade Runners (Version 2, Dramatic Reading)

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Scottish merchant James Playfair makes a daring attempt to run the Charleston blockade during the American Civil War to trade ammunition to …

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