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Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea / Vingt mille lieues sous les mers (Bilingual Edition: English - French / Édition bilingue: anglais - français)

In this renowned work, Jules Verne takes readers on a thrilling journey aboard the submarine Nautilus, commanded by the mysterious Captain Nemo. The narrative delves into the wonders of the deep sea, encountering mythical creatures and navigating through uncharted territories. This edition combines the original English and French texts, allowing for a comparative reading experience. more

Author

Jules Verne
Jules Verne

Jules Verne, born on February 8, 1828, in Nantes, France, and died on March 24, 1905. He was a renowned French science fiction novelist in the 19th century, known as the 'Father of Science Fiction'. Verne's works are characterized by their rich imagination and unique scientific fantasy, with notable titles such as 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea' and 'Around the World in Eighty Days'. more

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