• ISBN13: 9789357022569
• Binding: Paperback
• Subject: N/A
• Publisher: Rupa Publications
• Publisher Imprint: Rupa Publications
• Publication Date: June 5, 2023
• Pages: 50
• Original Price: INR 195.0
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 82 grams
• BISAC Subject(s): Action & Adventure / General

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.

Verne, Jules: - 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.