20.000 Mijlen onder Zee: Westelijk Halfrond

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Verne, Jules, 1828-1905

Standardized Title:

Vingt mille lieues sous les mers. Dutch

Language:

Dutch

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"20.000 Mijlen onder Zee: Westelijk Halfrond" by Jules Verne is a novel written during the late 19th century, known for its adventurous narrative and profound exploration of the mysteries of the ocean. The story follows Professor Aronnax, who, along with his companions, is captured by the enigmatic Captain Nemo aboard the submarine Nautilus. As they navigate through the wonders and dangers of the underwater world, the narrative delves into themes of knowledge, freedom, and the conflict between man and nature. At the start of the narrative, the characters are introduced following a spiritual and emotional impact from previous events that transpired on the vessel. Captain Nemo's complex personality intrigues Professor Aronnax, who grapples with admiration and ethical dilemmas regarding their captivity. The Nautilus embarks on its voyage through the Indian Ocean, with the crew observing marine life and facing the omnipresent dangers of the sea. As they approach inhabited lands, Aronnax reflects on their situation while Ned Land holds onto hopes of escape, setting the stage for the unfolding adventures and dramatic tensions that characterize the rest of the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Distributed Proofreaders Team

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twintigduizend_mijlen_onder_zee

Volume 2 (of 2)

Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2004-03-01