Journey to the Center of the Earth (Annotated with Biography of Verne and Plot Analysis)

by Jules Verne, Golgotha Press

Overview

Journey to the Center of the Earth was published in 1864.  Verne was fascinated with the northern and southern poles of Earth and as Arctic exploration was in its infancy in the mid-19th century, the unknown north was an ideal setting for the imaginative forays of science fiction, a new literary genre.  Northern exploration was in the news and Verne was inspired to write a novel based on the premise that the center of the Earth is hollow.

This annotated edition includes a biography and critical essay.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940012477828
Publisher:	Golgotha Press
Publication date:	05/21/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	687,906
File size:	220 KB

About the Author

Widely regarded as the father of modern science fiction, Jules Verne (1828-1905) wrote more than seventy books and created hundreds of memorable characters. His most popular novel, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, is not only a brilliant piece of scientific prophecy, but also a thrilling story with superb, subtle characterizations.

Date of Birth:

February 8, 1828

Date of Death:

March 24, 1905

Place of Birth:

Nantes, France

Place of Death:

Amiens, France

Education:

Nantes lycée and law studies in Paris