“The moon, by her comparative proximity, and the constantly varying appearances produced by her several phases, has always occupied a considerable share of the attention of the inhabitants of the earth.”
Quote by Jules Verne
Work
From The Earth To The Moon / De la terre à la lune (Bilingual Edition: English - French / Édition bilingue: anglais - français)
This book is a translation of Jules Verne's renowned science fiction novel, which explores the possibility of manned travel to the moon. The bilingual edition includes both the English and French versions of the text, allowing readers to compare and contrast the original language versions of this influential work. more
Author
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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