20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Jules Verne
SeriesEnriched Classics
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:480
Dimensions(mm): Height 171,Width 106
Category/GenreModern and contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
ISBN/Barcode 9781416500209
ClassificationsDewey:FIC
Audience
General
Edition Enriched Classic

Publishing Details

Publisher Simon & Schuster
Imprint Simon Spotlight Entertainment
Publication Date 1 April 2005
Publication Country United States

Description

A group of men set sail to solve the mystery of a sea monster in this amazing underwater adventure. Professor Aronnax agrees to investigate a series of attacks by a mysterious sea monster and joins the crew of the ship Abraham Lincoln. The men encounter what they believe is the monster, but turns out to be a large, state-of-the-art submarine, the Nautilus. Aronnax and a hot tempered harpoonist, Ned Land, are imprisoned on this vessel, captained by the misanthropic recluse, Nemo, who takes them on an underwater journey around the world. This edition includes: -A concise introduction that gives readers important background information -A chronology of the author's life and work -A timeline of significant events that provides the book's historical context -An outline of key themes and plot points to help readers form their own interpretations -Detailed explanatory notes -Critical analysis, including contemporary and modern perspectives on the work -Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction -A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader's experience Enriched Classics offer readers affordable editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and insightful commentary. The scholarship provided in Enriched Classics enables readers to appreciate, understand, and enjoy the world's finest books to their full potential.

Author Biography

Jules Verne (1828-1905) was born in France. Around the World in Eighty Days has long been his most popular novel. Verne is credited with creating the genre of science fiction with such other works as Journey to the Center of the Earth and Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea.