Vingt mille lieues sous les mers

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Vingt mille lieues sous les mers

by Jules Verne

FR·~15 hours

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The year 1866 was haunted by reports of an extraordinary, almost mythic presence beneath the waves. Ships from every corner of the globe – from the bustling ports of Europe to the distant harbors of America – logged encounters with a colossal, phosphorescent form that dwarfed even the largest known whales. Its astonishing speed, the jet‑like blasts of water it expelled, and its sheer size ignited a frenzy of speculation among sailors, scientists, and governments alike, turning the creature into the talk of cafés and newspapers worldwide.

Amid this worldwide intrigue, a determined explorer sets out to uncover the truth behind the sightings. He joins a daring expedition that soon discovers a hidden realm beneath the ocean’s surface, where technology and mystery intertwine in ways no one could have imagined. The journey promises breathtaking vistas, unexpected allies, and a glimpse into a world that challenges everything we thought we knew about the seas.

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fr

Duration

~15 hours (876K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2017-06-09

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Jules Verne

Jules Verne

1828–1905

A master of adventure fiction, he turned bold scientific ideas into stories of submarines, moon voyages, and journeys to the center of the Earth. His novels helped shape modern science fiction while keeping the sense of wonder and danger that still draws readers in.

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