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Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
by Jules Verne
See it on Amazon1870Moderate readSteady pace
What it is about
A scientist and his companions are taken aboard Captain Nemo’s submarine and tour the oceans of the world. Verne’s 1870 novel mixes science, adventure and the mystery of Nemo himself.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy science fiction built on big ideas, with a thoughtful mood and a steady pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.
Themes: Sea · Adventure · Technology
Screen adaptation
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954)
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About the author
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