Journey to the Center of the Earth (Enriched Classic) (Mass Market Paperback)

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Key Phrases: Jules Verne, Professor Lidenbrock, Arne Saknussemm (more...)

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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

About the Author

Jules Verne (1828-1905) was born in France. Around the World in Eighty Days has long been his most popular novel. Verne is credited with creating the genre of science fiction with such other works as Journey to the Center of the Earth and Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea.

Product Details

• Reading level: Young Adult
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster (May 6, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416561463
• ISBN-13: 978-1416561460
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #31,945 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not the same book as the original "Journey to the Centre of the Earth.", January 25, 2009

By	RebekahJF (Daytona Beach, FL United States) - See all my reviews

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.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars "Journey ..." holds up quite well!, November 10, 2008

By	Norman Strojny "retired tech-person" (western desert of Utah) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Over the decades, I have read "Journey ..." a few times. Despite the years since it was written, it holds up quite well as a fantasy / Adventure! It is an enjoyable book and I think today's teenagers would like it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book badly translated, October 2, 2009

By	Michael Ryan - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.