Around the World in 80 Days

Written by Jules Verne

Narrated by Simon Hester

The imperturbable Englishman Phileas Fogg attempts to makes an exciting journey around the World in 80 Days. By his side is the ever resourceful and faithful Passpartout and on his heels is the determined Detective Fix.

Jules Verne's classic story brims with colour and adventure as we follow Mr Fogg around the globe through all the travails of Victorian transportation, death defying escapes and ferocious weather. Will he return to London in time to win his wager? Will he return home with more than he anticipated?

Simon Hester narrates this classic adventure story for Head Stories Audio. With original music.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Head Stories Audio
• Release date: Oct 10, 2020
• ISBN: 9781664944756

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 Around the World in 80 Days

[rosiermary · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great reader! Wonderful story, especially for an armchair traveler. Jules Verne's treatment of women and "natives" is a reflection of his times.

[James Waugh · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

We do believe that we live in a great time to experience said joys