20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

Written by Jules Verne and Lisa Church

Narrated by Rebecca K. Reynolds

Jules Verne's classic science fiction fantasy carries its hero—Professor Aronnax of the Museum of Paris—on a thrilling and dangerous journey far below the waves to see what creatures live in the ocean's depths. In the process, Verne imagined a vessel that had not yet been invented: the submarine.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Oasis Audio
• Release date: Jul 2, 2019
• ISBN: 9781645550174

Jules Verne

Jules Gabriel Verne was born in the seaport of Nantes, France, in 1828 and was destined to follow his father into the legal profession. In Paris to train for the bar, he took more readily to literary life, befriending Alexander Dumas and Victor Hugo, and living by theatre managing and libretto-writing. His first science-based novel, Five Weeks in a Balloon, was issued by the influential publisher Pierre-Jules Hetzel in 1862, and made him famous. Verne and Hetzel collaborated to write dozens more such adventures, including 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea in 1869 and Around the World in 80 Days in 1872. In later life Verne entered local politics at Amiens, where had had a home. He also kept a house in Paris, in the street now named Boulevard Jules Verne, and a beloved yacht, the Saint Michel, named after his son. He died in 1905.

Reviews for 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

[Karen Coates · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Another interesting Jules Verne adventure from the days before humankind knew the answers to the earth that we know now. Such an imagination! I've found these Classic Starts enjoyable as a way to quickly hear the books I missed in my childhood 60+ years ago.

This old tale had a few peculiar twists and turns that are a little strange for modern readers. The opinions about how men should treat animals occasionally rubbed me the wrong way. But keep in mind that they were appropriate for the time.

As always, a wonderful narration provided by Rebecca K. Reynolds. It's not too late! Check these audiobooks out yourself!