Embark on a thrilling voyage through the solar system with Jules Verne's "Off on a Comet." This classic work of science fiction adventure takes readers on an unforgettable journey through the vast expanse of space. Experience the thrill of interplanetary travel as a group of accidental explorers find themselves adrift on a comet, hurtling through the cosmos. Verne's masterful storytelling and imaginative vision create a timeless tale of exploration and discovery. "Off on a Comet" is a testament to the enduring power of science fiction to ignite our imaginations and inspire us to dream of the…mehr
Embark on a thrilling voyage through the solar system with Jules Verne's "Off on a Comet." This classic work of science fiction adventure takes readers on an unforgettable journey through the vast expanse of space. Experience the thrill of interplanetary travel as a group of accidental explorers find themselves adrift on a comet, hurtling through the cosmos. Verne's masterful storytelling and imaginative vision create a timeless tale of exploration and discovery. "Off on a Comet" is a testament to the enduring power of science fiction to ignite our imaginations and inspire us to dream of the possibilities beyond our world. Join the adventure and experience the wonder of space exploration in this meticulously prepared edition of a literary classic. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Jules Verne wrote and published over 100 novels, short stories, nonfiction books, essays, and plays-some posthumously. He was born on a small river island in Nantes, France, on February 8th, 1828. His parents, Pierre Verne and Sophie Allotte de La Fuÿe, sent Jules to Paris in 1848 to follow in his father's footsteps and become a lawyer. Instead, he developed a love of all things literary and fashioned himself into a prolific and versatile writer. His first novel, Five Weeks in a Balloon, was published in 1863 by publisher Pierre-Jules Hetzel and launched Verne's popular career with the Voyages Extraordinaires series of adventure novels, many of which established key elements of the science fiction genre. He was an instant success in France and other parts of Europe and would become a respected literary giant around the world later in the twentieth century. Verne died on March 24th, 1905, in Amiens, France. Verne's most famous works include Journey to the Center of the Earth (1864), Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (1870), and Around the World in Eighty Days (1872). Verne is one of the most translated authors in the world, second only to William Shakespeare, and still holds the prestigious title, "the Father of Science Fiction."