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Around the World in Eighty Days - (Modern Library Classics) by Jules Verne (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Shocking his stodgy colleagues at the exclusive Reform Club, enigmatic Englishman Phileas Fogg wagers his fortune, undertaking an extraordinary and daring enterprise: to circumnavigate the globe in eighty days.
- About the Author: Bruce Sterling is the author of the nonfiction books Tomorrow Now and The Hacker Crackdown, as well as the novels Distraction, Holy Fire, Heavy Weather, and Islands in the Net.
- 224 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Classics
- Series Name: Modern Library Classics
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About the Book
Verne's 1872 adventure classic follows Englishman Phineas Fogg, the mysterious gentleman who wagers his fortune to undertake an extraordinary enterprise: to circumnavigate the globe in 80 days. Set from Towle's 1873 translation, this Modern Library Paperback Classic includes a commentary section, and a Reading Group Guide.Book Synopsis
Shocking his stodgy colleagues at the exclusive Reform Club, enigmatic Englishman Phileas Fogg wagers his fortune, undertaking an extraordinary and daring enterprise: to circumnavigate the globe in eighty days. With his French valet Passepartout in tow, Verne's hero traverses the far reaches of the earth, all the while tracked by the intrepid Detective Fix, a bounty hunter certain he is on the trail of a notorious bank robber. Set from the text of George M. Towle's original 1873 translation, this Modern Library Paperback Classic of Verne's adventure novel comes vividly alive, brilliantly reflecting on time, space, and one man's struggle to reach beyond the bounds of both science and society.Review Quotes
"The reason Verne is still read by millions today is simply that he was one of the best storytellers who ever lived."--Arthur C. Clarke
About the Author
Bruce Sterling is the author of the nonfiction books Tomorrow Now and The Hacker Crackdown, as well as the novels Distraction, Holy Fire, Heavy Weather, and Islands in the Net. With William Gibson he co-authored the acclaimed novel The Difference Engine. He lives with his wife and two daughters in Austin, Texas.Dimensions (Overall): 8.02 Inches (H) x 5.24 Inches (W) x .49 Inches (D)
Weight: .37 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 224
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Classics
Series Title: Modern Library Classics
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
Format: Paperback
Author: Jules Verne
Language: English
Street Date: December 30, 2003
TCIN: 91285737
UPC: 9780812968569
Item Number (DPCI): 247-06-9128
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 0.37 pounds
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