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Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 843.8
EAN: 9781416561460
ISBN: 1416561463
Label: Simon & Schuster
Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 352
Publication Date: May 06, 2008
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Reading Level: Young Adult
Studio: Simon & Schuster
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Product Description:
A classic of nineteenth-century French literature, this science fiction tale delves into the depths of the Earth, and by so doing, reveals the staggeringly long history of our planet.
THIS ENRICHED CLASSIC EDITION INCLUDES:
¥ A concise introduction that gives the reader important background information
¥ A chronology of the author's life and work
¥ A timeline of significant events that provides the book's historical context
¥ An outline of key themes and plot points to guide the reader's own interpretations
¥ Detailed explanatory notes
¥ Critical analysis, including contemporary and modern perspectives on the work
¥ Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction
¥ A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader's experience
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This is a wonderful book by Jules Verne but this is just a terrible translation. Just read the first page of the preview and you will see. e.g. "Our good Martha could not but think she was very much behind-hand with the dinner" Is that even English? Seek out William Butcher's wonderful translation of this great story by Verne.
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Believe it or not at 65 I never read this book or saw the movie.
It kept me rivited to the chair. I'd read until I couldn't keep my eyes open, then get back to it ASAP. The characters came to life for me. I'd recommend it to adults and kids. It was a Kindle FREEBIE...Imagine that?!
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While watching the movie with the same title my son asked about the book that the main character was carrying around. I had to explain that the movie had references to the book and that the main characters used the book as research. My son was mystified. He asked if he could have the book to read it. I immediately called up the Amazon store on my iPhone and ordered the book for him. This specific version was so terribly inexpensive I could not go wrong (even better with my Prime account). A ... Read More
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This is some sort of re-write, perhaps for American audiences? It's not nearly as good writing as the original. Get the original for free at [...]. The version I am reading was published in 1906.
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Verne's first true piece of Science Fiction (and one of the earliest of all that genre) is nothing less than fantastic. A short and simple story that will be enjoyed by readers of all ages, this is a 'Must Read' for all fans of science fiction. With a heavy dose of legitimate science, Verne gives this story a strong feel of authenticity that has been forgotten in much of today's SF novels. Verne's imaginary subterranean world reveals the powerful vision of the fantastic that he has become known ... Read More
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