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Journey to the Center of the Earth

This novel is a thrilling exploration of the unknown, as the protagonist and his team delve into the Earth's interior, encountering extraordinary creatures and natural wonders. more

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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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