Around the World in Eighty Days
Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne, published by Penguin Books in 1994, is a classic work of fiction that spans 245 pages. The story follows Phileas Fogg, a wealthy and eccentric man who embarks on a daring wager to circumnavigate the globe in less time than anyone before him. Driven by his belief in technology and the precision of schedules, Fogg’s journey quickly transforms from a calculated endeavor into an exhilarating adventure filled with unexpected challenges.
Readers will find themselves immersed in Fogg’s meticulous world, where every detail matters, and the stakes are high. As he navigates various modes of transportation and encounters diverse cultures, the narrative explores themes of progress and the unpredictability of life. This edition, presented in English, invites readers to experience Verne’s vivid storytelling and the excitement of a journey that celebrates both human ingenuity and the spirit of exploration.
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The bet was preposterous. To go around the world faster than any man had gone before – and if Phileas Fogg missed a single connection he stood to lose £20,000. Phileas Fogg is a quiet, wealthy eccentric, a man who lives by the clock and knows the exact number of paces between home and club. He accepts the challenge not from a love of adventure but because he believes in technology and probability, that train will meet ship in an orderly procession. Then the world tugs at his coat-tails and pulls him into a rip-roaring adventure, a celebration of the age and the thrill of progress. – Back cover
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