Robur, o Conquistador by Jules Verne
"Robur, o Conquistador" by Jules Verne is a science fiction novel written in the late 19th century. The story primarily explores themes of aviation and human innovation, focusing on the character Robur, an engineer who challenges the then-dominant notions of lighter-than-air flight. Through discussions and confrontations with members of a ballooning club, the narrative sets the stage for a clash of ideas about aerial navigation. The opening of the novel introduces a
mysterious phenomenon that captivates the public's attention—a strange trumpet sound heard across different continents, leading to widespread speculation and concern. Concurrently, we meet members of the Weldon Institute, a club devoted to the exploration of aerostatic flight, who engage in heated debates about the direction of balloon technology. Amid these discussions, Robur enters and asserts his belief in heavier-than-air flight, sparking outrage among the club members. His bold declarations lead to tension and conflict, ultimately culminating in his abrupt disappearance after a tumultuous confrontation. This sets the stage for future explorations of Robur's ideas and inventions within the context of human aspiration and technological advancement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Verne, Jules, 1828-1905 |
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| Translator | Ayres, Christovam, 1853-1930 |
| Uniform Title | Robur le conquérant. Portuguese |
| Title | Robur, o Conquistador |
| Note | Reading ease score: 54.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robur_the_Conqueror Wikipedia page about this book: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robur_el_conquistador |
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Produced by Júlio Reis, Leonor Silva and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Aeronautics -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 62101 |
| Release Date | May 11, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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