What fiction book should we start January 1, 2017?

Unread post Sat Dec 10, 2016 2:28 pm

I am reading Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne and would welcome discussion of it.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twenty_Th ... er_the_Sea

Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (French: Vingt mille lieues sous les mers: Tour du monde sous-marin, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas: An Underwater Tour of the World) is a classic science fiction novel by French writer Jules Verne published in 1870.
The book was highly acclaimed when released and still is now; it is regarded as one of the premiere adventure novels and one of Verne's greatest works, along with Around the World in Eighty Days and Journey to the Center of the Earth. The description of Nemo's ship, called the Nautilus, was considered ahead of its time, as it accurately describes features on submarines, which at the time were very primitive vessels. Thus, the book has been able to age well because of its scientific theories,

Unread post Sat Dec 10, 2016 3:56 pm

I LOVE that idea Robert! That's my favorite suggestion so far.

Unread post Sat Dec 10, 2016 7:42 pm

Chris OConnor wrote:I LOVE that idea Robert! That's my favorite suggestion so far.

Thanks Chris. 20000 Leagues is at Project Gutenberg at http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2488

Cattleman · Unread post Mon Dec 12, 2016 11:06 am

I read "Twenty Thousand Leagu Under the Sea" when I was in high school, but I certainly could read it again. It is also available in a Kindle eidtion from Amazon - free.

Unread post Tue Dec 13, 2016 9:20 am

Free is one of my favorite prices.

Unread post Thu Dec 15, 2016 3:33 pm

So far 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea has the most interest. Any more comments?

Unread post Thu Dec 15, 2016 4:53 pm

Chris OConnor wrote:So far 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea has the most interest. Any more comments?

I am writing a novel partly based on 20,000 Leagues, so would be very pleased to discuss it, and to look at Jules Verne more broadly, as he was an extremely interesting thinker and visionary. In the annotated edition I have, the translator notes in his introduction that Verne's reputation suffered in the anglosphere from some weak early translations which omitted some of his philosophical commentary and gave the impression that he was a children's author, whereas in France he is seen as a prophet of modern technology.

Unread post Thu Dec 15, 2016 9:15 pm

Interesting Robert. Yes, he is portrayed as a children's author here in the US for sure.

weaselsatwork · Unread post Fri Dec 16, 2016 8:56 am

Looking at Amazon, several of the (many) editions of annotated Leagues are classified as kids' books -- Library Journal recommending it for Grades 3-7, etc. Fascinating about the history.

Of all those editions, can you make a recommendation?

Unread post Fri Dec 16, 2016 9:38 am

If we go with 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea I'd like to read one of the copies I already own. Or at least find it free online. Project Gutenberg probably has an acceptable version right Robert?

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