TWENTY THOUSAND LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA

Category Literature & Fiction
Format Paperback
Imprint Rupa
Price 195

ISBN: 978-93-5702-256-9
Pages: 48 pages
Date: 5th June 2023

ABOUT THIS BOOK

Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Seas is a classic science fiction novel written by French author
Jules Verne and first published in 1870. The story follows Professor Pierre Aronnax, a French marine
biologist, as he embarks on a journey aboard the submarine Nautilus, commanded by the enigmatic
Captain Nemo.
As the Nautilus travels the world’s oceans, Aronnax and his companions witness incredible undersea
wonders, encounter dangerous sea creatures and experience the thrill of underwater exploration.
However, they soon discover that Nemo is a man haunted by his past and driven by a thirst for
revenge against the forces that have wronged him.
Through vivid descriptions and detailed scientific explanations, Verne creates a fascinating world
beneath the waves that captures the reader’s imagination. Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Seas
is a timeless tale of adventure, discovery and the consequences of unchecked obsession. It continues
to captivate readers of all ages, cementing its status as a literary classic.

AUTHOR OF THE BOOK

Jules Verne was a French writer, born on 8 February 1828 in Nantes, France. He is widely regarded
as one of the founding fathers of science fiction, creating some of the most imaginative and influential
stories in the genre. Verne’s writing is known for its attention to scientific detail, imaginative plotlines
and vivid descriptions of the natural world. His work has had a lasting impact on popular culture
and inspired generations of readers, filmmakers and other artists. Some of Verne’s most famous works
include Journey to the Centre of the Earth, Around the World in Eighty Days and Twenty Thousand
Leagues under the Seas. He died on 24 March 1905 in Amiens, France, leaving behind a legacy as
one of the greatest writers in the history of science fiction.