Author: Clements R. Markham Publisher: Forgotten Books ISBN: 9780267256334 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 394
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Excerpt from The Threshold of the Unknown Region The object of the present volume, which is partly reprinted from a series of articles in Ocean Highways, ' is to give the public a correct know ledge of the whole line of frontier separating the known from the unknown region round the North Pole, to recall the stories of early voyagers, to narrate the recent efforts of gallant adventurers of various nationalities to cross the threshold, to set forth the arguments in favour of a renewal Of Arctic exploration by England, and to enumerate. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author: Jules Verne Publisher: Good Press ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 8822
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Jules Verne's Ultimate Collection features a diverse range of science fiction classics, action-packed adventures, and historical works, all presented in his signature imaginative style. Known for his detailed descriptions and visionary ideas, Verne's works captivate readers with their sense of wonder and exploration, making them a staple in the literary canon of science fiction. This comprehensive collection not only showcases Verne's storytelling prowess but also offers insights into the societal and technological advancements of his time, making it a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike. From the depths of the ocean to the outer reaches of space, Verne's works continue to inspire generations with their timeless appeal and universal themes.
Author: Jules Verne Publisher: e-artnow ISBN: 8027223040 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 8814
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This carefully edited collection has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Contents: Novels Five Weeks in a Balloon Journey to the Centre of the Earth From the Earth to the Moon Around the Moon The Adventures of Captain Hatteras In Search of the Castaways Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea A Floating City The Adventures of Three Englishmen and Three Russians in South Africa The Fur Country Around the World in Eighty Days The Mysterious Island The Survivors of the Chancellor Michael Strogoff Hector Servadac The Underground City Dick Sand, A Captain at Fifteen The Begum's Fortune Tribulations of a Chinaman in China The Steam House Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon Godfrey Morgan or, The Robinson Crusoe School The Green Ray Mathias Sandorf The Star of the South Ticket No. "9672" Robur the Conqueror The Master of the World The Waif of "Cynthia" North Against South or, Texar's Revenge The Flight to France or, The Memoirs of a Dragoon Kéraban the Inflexible Adrift in Pacific or, Two Years' Vacation Topsy Turvy Cæsar Cascabel Mistress Branican The Castle of the Carpathians Claudius Bombarnac Captain Antifer Facing the Flag An Antarctic Mystery Short Stories A Voyage in a Balloon A Drama in Mexico Master Zacharius A Winter Amid The Ice The Blockade Runners Doctor Ox's Experiment Martin Paz Ascent of Mont Blanc The Mutineers of the Bounty Frritt-Flacc An Express of the Future In The Year 2889 Travel The Exploration of the World The Great Navigators of the 18th Century The Great Explorers of 19th Century Miscellaneous A Chinese Banquet Jules Gabriel Verne (1828-1905) was a French novelist, poet, and playwright best known for his adventure novels and his profound influence on the literary genre of science fiction.
Author: Jules Verne Publisher: Good Press ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 8821
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The Complete Works of Jules Verne is a collection of the prolific author's famous science fiction and adventure novels. Verne's literary style combines detailed descriptions of technological innovations with imaginative storytelling, placing him as a pioneer of the science fiction genre. His works often foreshadowed future scientific advancements, making him a visionary writer of his time. The collection includes classics such as 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea' and 'Around the World in Eighty Days', showcasing Verne's unparalleled ability to transport readers to fantastical worlds filled with wonder and excitement. Verne's influence on science fiction literature is undeniable, as his works continue to captivate readers of all ages with their timeless appeal. The Complete Works serve as a testament to Verne's enduring legacy as a master storyteller and visionary author, making the collection a must-read for fans of classic literature and science fiction enthusiasts alike.
Author: Almut-Barbara Renger Publisher: University of Chicago Press ISBN: 022604811X Category : Literary Criticism Languages : en Pages : 133
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When Oedipus met the Sphinx on the road to Thebes, he did more than answer a riddle—he spawned a myth that, told and retold, would become one of Western culture’s central narratives about self-understanding. Identifying the story as a threshold myth—in which the hero crosses over into an unknown and dangerous realm where rules and limits are not known—Oedipus and the Sphinx offers a fresh account of this mythic encounter and how it deals with the concepts of liminality and otherness. Almut-Barbara Renger assesses the story’s meanings and functions in classical antiquity—from its presence in ancient vase painting to its absence in Sophocles’s tragedy—before arriving at two of its major reworkings in European modernity: the psychoanalytic theory of Sigmund Freud and the poetics of Jean Cocteau. Through her readings, she highlights the ambiguous status of the Sphinx and reveals Oedipus himself to be a liminal creature, providing key insights into Sophocles’s portrayal and establishing a theoretical framework that organizes evaluations of the myth’s reception in the twentieth century. Revealing the narrative of Oedipus and the Sphinx to be the very paradigm of a key transition experienced by all of humankind, Renger situates myth between the competing claims of science and art in an engagement that has important implications for current debates in literary studies, psychoanalytic theory, cultural history, and aesthetics.
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