Jules Verne: The Biography Of An Imagination (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163190142)

Jules Verne: The Biography Of An Imagination is a comprehensive account of the life and works of the famous French author Jules Verne, written by George H. Waltz, Jr. The book delves into Verne's childhood, his love for adventure and science, and his rise to become one of the most popular and influential writers of his time. Waltz explores Verne's literary career, including his early works, his most famous novels such as Journey to the Center of the Earth and Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, and his later, lesser-known works. He also examines Verne's personal life, including his relationships with his family, his friends, and his publishers. The biography provides insights into Verne's creative process, his sources of inspiration, and his vision of the future. It also discusses the impact of Verne's works on literature, science, and popular culture, and the ways in which his ideas continue to influence contemporary science fiction and adventure stories. Overall, Jules Verne: The Biography Of An Imagination is a fascinating and engaging account of one of the most important and imaginative writers of the nineteenth century. It is a must-read for fans of Verne's works, as well as anyone interested in the history of literature, science, and popular culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: George H. Jr. Waltz
ISBN-10: 1163190144
ISBN-13: 9781163190142
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.76lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.54d