World Classics Library: Jules Verne - (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

A beautiful hardback collector's edition gathering Jules Verne's most iconic adventures.

This essential collection set brings together the classic works of Jules Verne: Around the World in Eighty Days, Journey to the Centre of the Earth, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, From the Earth to the Moon and its sequel Around the Moon. Dubbed the 'father of science fiction', Jules Verne set the stage for science fiction for generations to come. His novels are not to be missed, filled with adventure, flights of fancy, extraordinary characters and brilliant inventions.

This beautiful edition features printed edges, making it an instant collectible. It makes a wonderful gift for lovers of adventure and classic literature.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The World Classics Library series gathers together the work of authors and philosophers whose ideas have stood the test of time. Perfect for bibliophiles, these gorgeous hardbacks with gold foil-embossed covers and printed edges are a wonderful addition to any bookshelf.

About the Author

Jules Verne was a French poet, playwright, and novelist and is the second most-translated author in the world. Though his writings were highly popular within his own lifetime he was often dismissed as an author of genre-based fiction or as a children's author. This perception however has slowly changed and he has taken his rightful place in French literature. With his genius now recognized his influence has been felt by those in scientific and literary fields alike. He is most famous for his novels Journey to the Centre of the Earth, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and Around the World in Eighty Days.