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Classics · LightA gentleman wagers he can circle the globe in eighty days
Around the World in Eighty Days
by Jules Verne
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What it is about
Phileas Fogg bets his fortune on circling the globe in eighty days, setting out with his servant Passepartout while a detective chases them. Verne’s 1872 novel is a classic of travel adventure.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy classic novels that have stayed in print, with a light mood and a fast pace. It is an easy read.
Themes: Travel · Adventure · Wager
Screen adaptation
Around the World in 80 Days (1956) · Around the World in 80 Days (2004)
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About the author
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