Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne
The novel follows the journey of a wealthy Englishman who makes a high-stakes wager that he can travel around the world in eighty days. Accompanied by his loyal French valet, they encounter numerous obstacles and adventures across different cultures and landscapes, including rescuing a beautiful Indian woman from a ritual sacrifice. The book is a celebration of the technological advancements of the 19th century, with the main characters utilizing various modes of transportation such as steamships, railways, and even an elephant.
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- Published
- 1872
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 160-350
- Original Language
- French
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- Alternate Titles
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- A Volta Ao Mundo Em 80 Dias
- A Volta Ao Mundo Em Oitenta Dias
- A Volta ao Mundo em 80 Dias
- Around The World In Eighty Days
- Around the World in 80 Days
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This book is on the following 7 lists:
- 17th on Top 25 Pre-20th Century Classics (The Guardian)
- 47th on The Books That Built The French (TNS-Sofres/SNCF–Lire)
- 117th on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- 1098th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- Fifty French Writers Choose Their Favorite 10 Books - Honourable Mention (On en garde 10 ! Pour la littérature)