| Author |
Verne, Jules, 1828-1905 |
| Title |
Vingt Mille Lieues Sous Les Mers — Part 2
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| Alternate Title |
20000 Lieues sous les mers — Part 2
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twenty_Thousand_Leagues_Under_the_Seas https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vingt_Mille_Lieues_sous_les_mers
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| Credits |
Produced by Norm Wolcott
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| Summary |
"Vingt Mille Lieues Sous Les Mers — Part 2" by Jules Verne is a novel written in the late 19th century. This captivating work continues the underwater adventures of the enigmatic Captain Nemo and his submarine, the Nautilus, as they traverse the world's oceans exploring marine life and uncovering new territories. The story is narrated by Professor Aronnax, who, together with his companions Conseil and Ned Land, contemplates their precarious situation aboard the Nautilus—a vessel that serves as both a refuge and a prison. The opening of this part of the novel sets the stage for an intriguing voyage beneath the waves. It begins with a reflection on past events, particularly a poignant scene involving a coral cemetery linked to Captain Nemo's life and death. As the Nautilus navigates the Indian Ocean, the characters' complex emotions toward Nemo—ranging from admiration to fear—are explored. The narrative delves into discussions of freedom and captivity, with the trio contemplating the enigmatic motivations behind Nemo's disdain for surface societies. As they continue their underwater exploration, they encounter a plethora of marine life, indicating Verne's keen interest in oceanography and the wonders hidden beneath the sea's surface. The merging of adventure and science sets a rich context that promises thrilling discoveries and philosophical musings throughout the journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Science fiction
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| Subject |
Submarines (Ships) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Sea stories
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
Underwater exploration -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
5096 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 25, 2011 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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