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Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea (Classics Read By Celebrities Series)
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Product Description This Is An *Abridged* Reading Of Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea. It Is Read By Harlan Ellison And It Is Part Of The 'Classics Read By Celebrities' Audiobook Series. ''The Year 1866 Was Signalised By A Remarkable Incident, A Mysterious And Puzzling Phenomenon, Which Doubtless No One Has Yet Forgotten . . . . For Some Time Past, Vessels Had Been Met By 'An Enormous Thing,' A Long Object, Spindleshaped, Occasionally Phosphorescent, And Infinitely Larger And More Rapid In Its Movements Than A Whale.'' When Professor Aronnax Agrees To Investigate A Series Of Attacks By A Mysterious Sea Monster, He Begins An Incredible Underwater Journey That Leads Him From Atlantis To The South Pole. Through Unforeseen Dangers, Surprise Encounters, And Exotic Settings, This Epic Adventure Is A Tourdeforce Of Imagination And Narrative Grandeur. Jules Verne Was Remarkably Successful In Foretelling The Wonders Science Held For The Future. This, His Most Famous Novel, Earned Him The Title Of ''Father Of Science Fiction''. Review ''Unbearably Thrilling And Romantic . . . Full Of Verne'S Gentle Humour.'' Daily Mail''Among The Deepsea Vocanoes, Shoals Of Swirling Fish, Giant Squid And Sharks, Captain Nemo Steers The Nautilus. Nemo Is The Renegade Scientist Par Excellence, A Man Madly Inventive In His Quest For Revenge.'' Sunday Telegraph''A Tale Of Terror, Suspense And Wonder.'' Guardian''Among The Deepsea Vocanoes, Shoals Of Swirling Fish, Giant Squid And Sharks, Captain Nemo Steers The Nautilus. Nemo Is The Renegade Scientist Par Excellence, A Man Madly Inventive In His Quest For Revenge.'' Sunday Telegraph''A Tale Of Terror, Suspense And Wonder.'' Guardian About The Author Author Bio:Jules Verne (18281905) Is Considered By Many The Father Of Science Fiction. Born In Nantes, France, He Studied Law But Turned To Writing Opera Libretti Until The 1863 Publication Of The First Of His Extraordinary Voyages Series, (Five Weeks In A Balloon). Its Success Encouraged Him To Produce A Number Of Classic And Prophetic Sciencefiction Novels, Including A Journey To The Center Of The Earth And Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea. His Stories Foresaw Many Scientific And Technological Developments, Including The Submarine, Television, And Space Travel.Reader Bio: Harlan Ellison, A Multiple Awardwinning Author, Has Narrated Numerous Audiobooks. His Readings Have Won Two ''Listen Up'' Awards And An Audie Award In 1999 For Best Solo Narration.
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- Q: What is the format of 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea' audiobook? A: The audiobook is available in an audio CD format.
- Q: Who narrates this version of 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea'? A: This abridged reading is narrated by Harlan Ellison, a multiple award-winning author.
- Q: Is this edition abridged or unabridged? A: This edition is an abridged version of 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea'.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The item is listed as new and is in good condition.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea'? A: The book is written by Jules Verne, who is often regarded as the father of science fiction.
- Q: When was this audiobook published? A: The audiobook was published on February 1, 2008.
- Q: What type of content can I expect from this book? A: The story follows Professor Aronnax on an incredible underwater adventure involving a mysterious sea creature.
- Q: What are some notable themes in 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea'? A: The novel features themes of adventure, exploration, and the wonders of science and technology.
- Q: Is this audiobook suitable for children? A: While the audiobook can be enjoyed by younger audiences, parental discretion is advised due to its complex themes.
- Q: Can I listen to this audiobook in my car? A: Yes, you can play the audio CD in any standard CD player, including those in most vehicles.