Jules Verne

A Gripping Tale of Mystery and Suspense The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins is a landmark in Gothic literature and one of the first mystery novels ever written. This thrilling tale weaves together intrigue, romance, and deception, captivating readers with its unforgettable characters and masterful storytelling. A Chance Encounter That Changes Everything The story begins when Walter Hartright, a young art teacher, meets a mysterious woman dressed entirely in white on a moonlit road. This encounter sets off a chain of events that pulls Walter into a sinister conspiracy involving identity theft, secrets, and betrayal. As Walter unravels the truth, he must protect the woman he loves and expose the villains who seek to destroy her. A Cast of Unforgettable Characters Collins introduces a rich ensemble of characters, including the courageous Marian Halcombe, the virtuous Laura Fairlie, and the menacing Sir Percival Glyde. The enigmatic Count Fosco, with his charm and cunning, remains one of the most iconic villains in literary history. A Masterpiece of Victorian Fiction With its intricate plot and atmospheric setting, The Woman in White has earned its place as a timeless classic. Wilkie Collins's innovative use of multiple narrators and his exploration of themes like justice, gender roles, and social class make this novel as compelling today as when it was first published. Perfect for fans of mystery, Gothic fiction, and Victorian literature, The Woman in White is a must-read that will keep you guessing until the very end.

S samogo detstva nas soprovozhdajut ego neobyknovennye proizvedenija: "Vokrug sveta v vosemdesjat dnej", "Pjatnadtsatiletnij kapitan", "Deti kapitana Granta", "Dvadtsat tysjach le pod vodoj". V nastojaschem izdanii predstavlen odin iz luchshikh romanov Zhjulja Verna "Tainstvennyj ostrov". V avantjurnyj sjuzhet vpleteny burja, izverzhenie vulkana, napadenija piratov i, konechno, istorija vyzhivanija na klochke zemli posredi okeana. Nakhodchivye geroi, vybroshennye uraganom na neobitaemyj ostrov, sami varjat sakhar i vyplavljajut stal, izgotavlivajut kirpichi, sherst, steklo, sernuju i azotnuju kislotu, nitroglitserin i dinamit, konstruirujut telegraf i prjadilnuju mashinu. "Tainstvennyj ostrov" - zakhvatyvajuschaja istorija prikljuchenij ostrovitjan, "posobie po vyzhivaniju", gimn chelovecheskoj otvage i sile voli. Blagodarja velikolepnym illjustratsijam cheshskogo khudozhnika Zdeneka Buriana (1905-1981) chitateli smogut v polnoj mere perezhit s gerojami romana udivitelnye prikljuchenija, sovershit potrjasajuschie otkrytija, oschutit radost pobedy nad stikhiej.

Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this epic edition of Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. A mission to rid the seas of a monstrous creature becomes a terrifying nightmare when Professor Aronnax, Conseil and Ned Land are thrown overboard. The huge marine animal which has haunted the water is no living beast, but a spectacular manufactured vessel, and the three men find themselves the helpless prisoners of Captain Nemo. Resigned to their fate, they begin a miraculous journey on the submarine ship which can travel through waters never before explored. For the Professor, at least, this voyage is one he would not have missed for the world.

Efter att ha kapat en luftballong från ett fångläger flyr fem nordstatare det Amerikanska inbördeskriget. Sjutusen mil senare sjunker de ner från molnen och landar på en outforskad vulkanö i Stilla havet. Genom samarbete, vetenskaplig kunskap, ingenjörskonst och uthållighet börjar de bygga upp en koloni från grunden. Men denna ö med rika resurser har också sina hemligheter. De skeppsbrutna ballongfararna upptäcker snart att de inte är ensamma: En skugglik och samtidigt bekant figur håller dem under uppsikt. Den hemlighetsfulla ön [1874] är ett uppslukande, gåtfullt äventyr och en av de klassiska överlevnadsromanerna. Här i översättning och bearbetning av Jakob Gunnarsson. JULES VERNE [1828-1905] var en fransk författare av allt från äventyrsromaner och science fiction till dramatik. Till hans klassiska verk hör En resa till jordens medelpunkt [1864], En världsomsegling under havet [1870] och Jorden runt på 80 dagar [1872].

Historias de siempre para intr pidos de todas las edades. El profesor Liddenbrock descubre en un manuscrito antiguo una pista que lo llevar a un pasadizo en el interior de un volc n island s. ENGLISH DESCRIPTIONTimeless tales for adventurers of all ages. Professor Lidenbrock discovers in an ancient manuscript a clue that will lead him to a passage inside an Icelandic volcano.

Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon is a novel by Jules Verne, published in 1881. It has also been published as The Giant Raft. Unlike many of his other novels, this story does not have any science fiction elements. It is an adventure novel. This novel involves how Joam Garral, a ranch owner who lives near the Peruvian-Brazilian border on the Amazon River, is forced to travel down-stream when his past catches up with him. Most of the novel is situated on a large jangada (a Brazilian timber raft) that is used by Garral and his family to float to Bel m at the river's mouth. Many aspects of the raft, scenery, and journey are described in detail.

Dick Sand, A Captain at Fifteen is a Jules Verne novel published in 1878. Dick Sand is a fifteen-year-old boy that serves on the schooner Pilgrim, a whaler that normally voyages across the Pacific in their efforts to find targets. It deals primarily with the issue of slavery, and the African slave trade by other Africans in particular. Several adaptations were made, two Soviet and one Franco-Spanish.

Off on a Comet is an 1877 science fiction novel by Jules Verne. The story starts with a comet called Gallia, that touches the Earth in its flight and collects a few small chunks of it. The disaster occurs on January 1 in the area around Gibraltar. On the territory that is carried away by the comet there remain a total of thirty-six people of French, English, Spanish and Russian nationality. These people do not realize at first what has happened, and consider the collision an earthquake.

Around the World in Eighty Days is an adventure novel by the French writer Jules Verne, first published in French in 1872. In the story, Phileas Fogg of London and his newly employed French valet Passepartout attempt to circumnavigate the world in 80 days on a 20,000 wager ( 2,242,900 in 2019) set by his friends at the Reform Club. It is one of Verne's most acclaimed works.