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.
The 940th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1872
- Nationality
- French
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 160-350
- Words
- 64,000
- Original Language
- French
- Alternate Titles
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Le Tour du monde en quatre-vingts jours
Reise um die Erde in 80 Tagen
Il giro del mondo in ottanta giorni
La vuelta al mundo en ochenta días
O Colarinho de Ouro
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This book is on the following 6 lists:
- 47th on The 100 Favorite Books of the French (Lire Magazine)
- 117th on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- 1217th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1236th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)