Twenty thousand leagues under the sea (barnes & noble collectible classics: children´s edition) - jules verne

A gorgeous edition of Jules Verne's landmark of science fiction and wonder, featuring full-colour art by Milo Winter. When Professor Pierre Aronnax and harpoonist Ned Land join an expedition to hunt a fierce 'whale' that has been sinking ships, they end up as captives of Captain Nemo, who prowls the sea in his magnificent submarine, the Nautilus. There, they discover a mysterious and sometimes dangerous underwater world. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

New to Penguin Classics, the great underwater adventure story in a stunning clothbound edition with original images.In this thrilling adventure tale by the 'Father of Science Fiction', three men embark on an epic journey under the sea with the mysterious Captain Nemo aboard his submarine the Nautilus. Over the course of their fantastical voyage, they encounter the lost city of Atlantis, the South Pole and the corals of the Red Sea, and must battle countless adversaries both human and monstrous. Verne's triumphant work of the imagination shows the limitless possibilities of science and the dark depths of the human mind.This new version by award-winning translator David Coward brings Verne's novel vividly to life for a new generation of readers.Jules Gabriel Verne (1828-1905) was a French author and a pioneer of the science-fiction genre. His novels include Journey to the Centre of the Earth (1864), Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (1869-70), and Around the World in Eighty Days (1873), all available in Penguin Classics.David Coward is Emeritus Professor of French at the University of Leeds. He is the author of studies of Marcel Pagnol, Marguerite Duras, Marivaux and Restif de la Bretonne, and of a History of French Literature (2002). He has translated numerous French classics, including Moliere's plays, Simenon's novels and Albert Cohen's Belle du Seigneur, for which he was awarded the Scott-Moncrieff prize in 1996. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: When an unidentified “monster” threatens international shipping, French oceanographer Pierre Aronnax and his unflappable assistant Conseil join an expedition organized by the US Navy to hunt down and destroy the menace. After months of fruitless searching, they finally grapple with their quarry, but Aronnax, Conseil, and the brash Canadian harpooner Ned Land are thrown overboard in the attack, only to find that the “monster” is actually a futuristic submarine, the Nautilus, commanded by a shadowy, mystical, preternaturally imposing man who calls himself Captain Nemo. Thus begins a journey of 20,000 leagues—nearly 50,000 miles—that will take Captain Nemo, his crew, and these three adventurers on a journey of discovery through undersea forests, coral graveyards, miles-deep trenches, and even the sunken ruins of Atlantis. Jules Verne’s novel of undersea exploration has been captivating readers ever since its first publication in 1870, and Frederick Paul Walter’s reader-friendly, scientifically meticulous translation of this visionary science fiction classic is complete and unabridged down to the smallest substantive detail (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Lewis Carroll's novels Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass (first published in 1865 and 1871, respectively) have entertained readers young and old for more than a century. Their magical worlds, amusing characters, clever dialogue, and playfully logical illogic epitomize the whit and whimsy of Carroll's writing. Both stories feature the coloured classic illustrations of John Tenniel. Alice's Adventures in wonderland and Through the Looking Glass is one of Barnes & Noble's Ieather bound classics for children. It features classic illustrations, an elegant bonded leather binding, a satin-ribbon bookmark, and distinctive gilt edging. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The Odyssey reveals a universal order where gods intercede in the destinies of men, heroes are both deceitful and brave and a sea voyage becomes a test of human ingenuity and endurance. Following the fall of Troy, Odysseus sets sail for home. But beset by monsters, Sirens and sorceresses, and at the mercy of the vengeful sea god Poseidon, he takes ten years to complete his journey - even as a raft of suitors tries to woo his wife Penelope. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Audiokniha:,Audiokniha 20000 Leagues Under The Sea namluvená rodilým mluvčím. Jazyková úroveň B1 pro středně pokročilé posluchače. This story tells of adventures of the three men - a naturalist, his colleague and sailor - who are held captive at sea by Captain Nemo. They adventure across the world beneath the oceans meeting many challenges - huge icebergs, angry sharks and terrifying squids. They survive them all, until one day Nemo's submarine is sucked into a huge maelstrom and the three prisoners make their bid for freedom. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A landmark of world literature, The Divine Comedy tells of the poet Dante's travels through Hell, Purgatory and Paradise in search of salvation. Before he is redeemed by his love for the heavenly Beatrice, he learns the meaning of evil, sin, damnation and forgiveness through a series of unforgettable encounters. This edition features Longfellow's renowned translation and reproductions of Gustave Dore's classic engravings from the 1867 publication. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Henry Gray, 1280 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá (alza.cz)

At Thornfield Hall, resolute and independent Jane Eyre finds fulfillment in her duties as governess, and the love of her life in her employer Edward Rochester. But when a dark secret from Rochester's past comes to light, Jane must make the most difficult decision of her life: to stay beside the man she loves regardless of the truth, or to embark upon a new life free of the encumbrances of the past. Charlotte Bronte's powerful tale of romance and strong wills at odds with one another is a classic of nineteenth century literature. This exquisitve collectible edition features an elegant bonded leather binding, a satin-ribbon bookmark, distinctive stained edging, and decorative marbled endpapers. It's the perfect gift for book-lovers, and an artful addition to any home library. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Anglickočeský zrcadlový text pro mírně pokročilé. 20 000 mil pod mořem podle příběhu Julese Vernea. Profesor Arronax ví vše, co je známo, o stvořeních, která žijí v moři. Na toto téma přečetl všechny knihy! Takže když uslyší o záhadné mořské nestvůře, která útočí na lodě, požádá svého přítele Conseila, aby mu tu strašlivou bestii pomohl vypátrat. K jejich štěstí se k nim při podmořském dobrodružství připojí Ned Land. Ned je statečný námořník, který se nebezpečí nebojí. Což je jenom dobře (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A leather bound edition from the popular series. It features a satin-ribbon bookmark, decorative stained edging and marbled endpapers. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland By Lewis Carroll. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Profesor Arronax ví vše, co je známo, o stvořeních, která žijí v moři. Na toto téma přečetl všechny knihy! Takže když uslyší o záhadné mořské nestvůře, která útočí na lodě, požádá svého přítele Conseila, aby mu tu strašlivou bestii pomohl vypátrat. K jejich štěstí se k nim při podmořském dobrodružství připojí Ned Land. Ned je statečný námořník, který se nebezpečí nebojí. Což je jenom dobře… (patro.cz)

Horror hides behind an attractive face in The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde's tale of a notorious Victorian libertine and his life of evil excesses. Though Dorian's hedonistic indulgences leave no blemish on his ageless features, the painted portrait imbued with his soul proves a living catalogue of corruption, revealing in its every new line and lesion the manifold sins he has committed. Desperate to hide the physical evidence of his unregenerate spirit, Dorian will stop at nothing—not even murder—to keep his picture's existence a secret. A scandalous story when it was first published in 1890, The Picture of Dorian Gray is acknowledged as a landmark of literature today and a tale emblematic of its time. This volume is one of Barnes & Noble's Collectible Editions classics. Each volume features authoritative texts by the world's greatest authors in an exquisitely designed foil-stamped binding, with distinctive colored edging and an attractive ribbon bookmark. Decorative, durable, and collectible, these books offer hours of pleasure to readers young and old and are an indispensable cornerstone for any home library.Ukázky z knih (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Piggy is back, and his newest plot is his most diabolicalyet. Dog Man and the rest of your favourite characters mustjoin together in this heroic and hilarious, ALL NEW adventure.WHAT new villains are on the horizon? WHERE are they all comingfrom? And WHO will step forward to save the city when scoundrelssabotage our Supa Buddies? Find out in DOG MAN #11 - there's somuch more than ever before - it's EPIC! (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Piggy is back, and his newest plot is his most diabolicalyet. Dog Man and the rest of your favourite characters mustjoin together in this heroic and hilarious, ALL NEW adventure.WHAT new villains are on the horizon? WHERE are they all comingfrom? And WHO will step forward to save the city when scoundrelssabotage our Supa Buddies? Find out in DOG MAN #11 - there's somuch more than ever before - it's EPIC! (knihydobrovsky.cz)

"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife." So begins Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen's classic novel of manners and mores in early-nineteenth-century England. As the Bennets prepare their five grown daughters to enter into society, each shows personality traits that illuminate their future prospects as wives. Jane, the oldest, is the most demure and traditional, and Lydia, the youngest, the most headstrong and impulsive. Attention centers on haughty second-born Elizabeth, and her blossoming relationship with the dashing but aloof Fitzwilliam Darcy. Adversaries at first in the endless rounds of balls, parties, and social gatherings, they soon develop a grudging respect for one another that blossoms into romance when each comes to appreciate the tender feelings that course beneath the veneer of their propriety and reserve. First published in 1813, Pride and Prejudice is one of the most popular novels in English literature and a cornerstone of Jane Austen's reputation as one of the greatest novelists of all time. This volume is one of Barnes & Noble's Collectible Editions classics. Each volume features authoritative texts by the world's greatest authors in an exquisitely designed foil-stamped binding, with distinctive colored edging and an attractive ribbon bookmark. Decorative, durable, and collectible, these books offer hours of pleasure to readers young and old and are an indispensable cornerstone for any home library. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Audiokniha MP3 Jules Verne, čte Rodilý mluvčí Audiokniha 20000 Leagues Under The Sea namluvená rodilým mluvčím. Jazyková úroveň B1 pro středně pokročilé posluchače. This story tells of adventures of the three men - a naturalist, his colleague and sailor - who are held captive at sea by Captain Nemo. They adventure across the world beneath the oceans meeting many challenges - huge icebergs, angry sharks and terrifying squids. They survive them all, until one day Nemo's submarine is sucked into a huge maelstrom and the three prisoners make their bid for freedom. (alza.cz)

Neverland is home to Peter Pan, a young boy who has never grown up. On one of his visits to London, Peter makes the acquaintance of young Wendy Darling, whom he invites to travel with him to Neverland and become the mother of his gang of Lost Boys. Flying through the night sky to Neverland, Wendy and her brothers John and Michael soon become caught up in marvelous adventures with the Indian Princess Tiger Lily, the loyal fairy Tinker Bell, and Peter's nemesis, the sinister hook-handed pirate known as Captain Hook. Spun by J.M. Barrie from his immensely popular stage play of the same name, Peter Pan is a timeless classic of children's literature. Illustrated with plates by plates by F.D. Bedford, this exquisite full-color edition features an elegant bonded-leather binding, a satin-ribbon bookmark, distinctive gilded edging, and decorative endpapers. It's a book that will be cherished by readers of all ages. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Jules Verne, 176 stran, česky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá Profesor Arronax ví vše, co je známo, o stvořeních, která žijí v moři. Na toto téma přečetl všechny knihy! Takže když uslyší o záhadné mořské nestvůře, která útočí na lodě, požádá svého přítele Conseila, aby mu tu strašlivou bestii pomohl vypátrat. K jejich štěstí se k nim při podmořském dobrodružství připojí Ned Land. Ned je statečný námořník, který se nebezpečí nebojí. Což je jenom dobře… (alza.cz)

By turns hilarious and heartwarming, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is considered Mark Twain's masterpiece. Desperate to escape his abusive father and the constraints of civilization, young Huck Finn fakes his death and, with his slave friend Jim, embarks on a vagabond life rafting down the Mississippi. Together, Huck and Jim forge a bond that protects them from the prejudices and bigotry of their time and place. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Journey to the Centre of the Earth has been consistently praised for its style and its vision of the world. It explores the prehistory of the globe, but can also be read as a psychological quest, for the journey itself is as important as arrival or discovery. Professor Lidenbrock and his nephew Axel travel across Iceland, and then down through an extinct crater towards a sunless sea where they enter a living past and are confronted with the origins of man. A classic of nineteenth-century French literature, the novel's distinctive combination of realism and Romanticism has marked figures as diverse as Sartre and Tournier, Mark Twain and Conan Doyle. This new translation of the complete text is faithful to the lyricism, verve, and humour of the original. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: ‘The Castaways of the Flag’ is the sequel to ‘Their Island Home’ and the 47th book of the ‘Extraordinary Voyages’ series. A huge fan of ‘The Swiss Family Robinson,’ by Johann David Wyss, Verne decided to pick up the thread and, with the addition of ‘Their Island Home,’ turn one story into an unofficial trilogy. This, the final instalment, follows the fortunes of the family, as they finally leave the island and head for home. However, will its shores prove too difficult to escape from forever? A fitting finale to Wyss’ original tale, this book is for lovers of Verne and Wyss, alike. Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a French novelist who became known as the ‘Father of Science Fiction.’ He wrote more than 60 novels, including ‘Journey to the Center of the Earth’ (1864), ‘Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea’ (1870) which was also released as a film, starring James Mason, and ‘Around the World in Eighty Days’ (1873), which has been released as a TV drama, featuring former Dr Who star, David Tennant. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Jules Verne’s “The Lottery Ticket” is a story about a message in a bottle with a twist. Hulda Hansen’s husband-to-be Ole embarks on a journey with a fishing boat with the hope to get rich and provide for his future family. However Ole never returns. The only thing left of him is a bottle with a note to Hulda and … a lottery ticket. Is it a winning one? What will Hulda win and is it going to be worth it if Ole is really dead? Verne masterfully weaves conflict, intrigue, and a strange chain of events around something as small as a piece of paper. Jules Verne (1828 – 1905) was a French author, whose works are thought to have seen the beginnings of the science-fiction genre. During his career, Verne wrote more than 60 novels, 54 of which were part of the ‘Extraordinary Voyages’ series. Many f his famous works have been adapted for film and television, including ‘The Invisible Man,’ starring Elizabeth Moss,’20,000 Leagues Under the Sea,’ starring James Mason, and ‘Journey to the Center of the Earth,’ starring Brendan Fraser. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: ‘The Begum’s Fortune’ follows the plans of two scientists, the French physicist, Sarrasin, and German, Schultz. Each has a share in inheriting a vast fortune and sets about spending it on the project of their dreams. A humanitarian, Sarrasin builds the city, Frankville, dedicated to upholding the health of its citizens. Schultz, however, constructs Steeltown, which is devoted to the creation of weapons of war. Astonishingly prescient, ‘The Begum’s Fortune’ predicts a number of technological advances, including incendiary bombs, satellites, and even mobile phones. A taut and thought-provoking read for those with an interest in dystopian futures. Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a French novelist who became known as the ‘Father of Science Fiction.’ He wrote more than 60 novels, including ‘Journey to the Center of the Earth’ (1864), ‘Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea’ (1870) which was also released as a film, starring James Mason, and ‘Around the World in Eighty Days’ (1873), which has been released as a TV drama, featuring former Dr Who star, David Tennant. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Combining romance and adventure, 'The Blockade Runners' is set in both Scotland and the south of America, as the American Civil War looks to become a reality. Scottish entrepreneur, Captain James Playfair, sets out on a daring mission to acquire cotton from the southern states. However, there's more to one of his travelling companions than meets the eye and Playfair quickly finds himself facing a whole new set of challenges. A rollicking read, Verne peppers this short story with vivid details about each of the destinations our protagonist encounters. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: "From the Earth to the Moon" continues in its sequel "Around the Moon" published five years after the first part. The three adventurers start their trip to the Moon hoping to survive and complete their mission. Many things go however wrong. It turns out that the projectile has changed course during their journey. They try to navigate it and fix the course but it gets even worse as the projectile begins a fall to the Earth. Everything seems doomed to failure. The lives of the three men are at stake. Is there even any possibility to survive? Will they live to tell what they have seen and experienced or the first ever mission to leave Earth will stay shrouded in mystery? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Jasper Hobson and his crew have the mission to build a fort in the Arctic ocean. They manage to get there and establish the fort. However a massive earthquake changes their plans as unusual things begin to happen. The most unusual of all is that they have ended up on iceberg without even noticing. This iceberg becomes their lifebelt. But what will happen if or when it begins to melt? Where will it take them? Will they survive or they will be forever remembered with their last good deed – building a fort in a rich with natural resources area?"The Fur Country" is published in 1873. It depicts an artic adventure and typically for Jules Verne's style, it has series of descriptions and details of the expedition and the nature. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: 'The Green Ray' is a story that exemplifies the age old saying 'It's about the journey, not the destination'. The Green Rays, are rare phenomena observable only in certain places of the globe as the sun falls below the horizon. They are said to have profoundly elevating effects on the mind and soul and Helena Campbell is determined to see them. Postponing the wedding forced upon her, she leaves with her uncles and two would-be suitors on a journey to distant shores that will test her absolutely. It is only in the moments where we are pushed to breaking, emotionally or physically, that we find ourselves, who we are and what we love. It is a brilliant novel, wracked with beauty and self-discovery. Verne's knack for the extraordinary creates a journey that is inspiring and stunning, perfect for anyone with an adventurous spirit or who loved 'Around the World in Eight Days'. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: The American Civil War has already ended. A Gun Club plays with the idea of building a weapon which can shoot a projectile to the Moon. Calculations and funding are only a part of the obstacles in the way. The original plan does not include people on board. Despite this not only one but three inventors take part of the trip. Will they survive the incredible acceleration caused by the explosion? Will they manage to get to the Moon? Jules Verne takes us on a scientific and imaginative journey to the Moon in the science-fiction novel "From the Earth to the Moon". The story is not only impressing due to the formidable telling skills of Jules Verne but also due to the fact that it is written almost 100 years before man finally stepped foot on the moon. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Jules Verne's most famous adventure, now in a beautiful clothbound editionOne night in the reform club, Phileas Fogg bets his companions that he can travel across the globe in just eighty days. Breaking the well-established routine of his daily life, he immediately sets off for Dover with his astonished valet Passepartout. Passing through exotic lands and dangerous locations, they seize whatever transportation is at hand - whether train or elephant - overcoming set-backs and always racing against the clock. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

On a seemingly normal day at the exclusive Reform Club, Phileas Fogg, a gentleman of great wealth and exacting tastes, makes an extraordinary GBP20,000 wager; he will perform an impossible feat and circumnavigate the globe in just eighty days. Accompanied only by his new French valet, the steady Passepartout, he sets off on a thrilling journey. Adventure, chaos and romance ensue as the daring pair harness the new power of steam to escape their ever-increasing enemies and beat the clock.The exciting adventures of Fogg and Passepartout in Jules Verne's Around the World in Eighty Days will entertain modern readers as much as they did the Victorians, and are accompanied here by an afterword from John Grant.Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Without even realizing it, the German professor Lidenbrock purchases his ticket to the center of the Earth. He finds an original runic manuscript which unfolds a long kept secret. The center of the Earth lies at the bottom of an Icelandic volcano. The obvious choice is to embark on a journey down the volcano and make the biggest discovery of all times. However there are so many dangers and obstacles, that the expedition seems to be doomed to failure. Will the professor get to the bottom of things or he will lose his life trying? Will he get to describe his findings or the nature will find a way to keep its secrets? Jules Verne's "Journey to the Center of the Earth" takes us on an amazing adventure through the Earth's depths which will leave us wondering if we really know that much about the Earth. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Klasické povídky představují přitažlivý způsob výuky angličtiny. Výukový komplet knihy, pracovního sešitu, audiokazety nebo audio CD nabízí širokou škálu využití ve vyučování. Vhodné i pro samostudium. Kniha pro učitele obsahuje odpovědi ke cvičením v pracovním sešitu, dva závěrečné testy s klíčem a výukový plán. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Could you be Captain of a whaling ship if all the crew around you died in a tragedy? Would you even want to? And what would you do if the cook on board has plans of his own and wants to kill you? This and much more is what poor fifteen year old Dick Sands has to deal with as the only surviving crew member.Everything seems to be going according to plan. That is until the cook sabotages the ship and rather than arriving in South America, the group ends up in Africa. The evil cook's plan is to sell everyone on board into slavery. Will they survive all the obstacles and unexpected occurrences or will they fall victims to the African slave trade? 'Dick Sands, the Boy Captain' is an adventure novel which not only keeps you on the edge until the very end, but it also depicts the widespread condemnation of slavery. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Around the World in Eighty Days (1872) is an adventure novel written by the French writer Jules Verne. Written during the Franco-Prussian War (1870–1871), the story takes you on Phileas Fogg's escapades with his newly employed French valet Passepartout, when they attempt to orbit the world in 80 days on a £20,000 wager. Foggs’s ventures into new lands, his encounters with new people and his enumerable exciting experiences will take you on an enthralling journey of never-ending quests. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Geniální francouzský spisovatel Jules Verne se stal klasickým autorem literatury pro mládež. Proslavil se svými dobrodružnými romány, jimiž položil základy vědeckofantastickému žánru. Jeho nadšení soudobými technickými pokroky, jeho encyklopedické znalosti a obrovská představivost se odrážejí ve všech jeho dílech, jež předjímají vědecké vynálezy, jako například ponorky, helikoptéry či vesmírné lodě, patřící v spisovatelově době daleké budoucnosti. Tyto tři dobrodružné příběhy provázejí nádherné ilustrace, které se budou líbit dětem i dospělým. Čtenáři budou okouzleni Verneovou představivostí i úžasnými vynálezy. Pojďte s námi za dobrodružstvím! (patro.cz)

Geniální francouzský spisovatel Jules Verne se stal klasickým autorem literatury pro mládež. Proslavil se svými dobrodružnými romány, jimiž položil základy vědeckofantastickému žánru. Jeho nadšení soudobými technickými pokroky, jeho encyklopedické znalosti a obrovská představivost se odrážejí ve všech jeho dílech, jež předjímají vědecké vynálezy, jako například ponorky, helikoptéry či vesmírné lodě, patřící v spisovatelově době daleké budoucnosti. Tyto tři dobrodružné příběhy provázejí nádherné ilustrace, které se budou líbit dětem i dospělým. Čtenáři budou okouzleni Verneovou představivostí i úžasnými vynálezy. Pojďte s námi za dobrodružstvím! (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: The ninth book in Verne’s \\\'Extraordinary Voyages\\\' series, ‘The Adventures of Three Englishmen and Three Russians in South Africa’ details the adventures of a party of scientists attempting to measure the 24th meridian east. However, as they travel, war is declared between Russia and England, sending the party into conflict. Verne paints a vivid picture of South Africa, at the turn of the century. Beset by wild animals, natural disasters, and scheming villains, the scientists must either set aside their political differences or continue on their mission, separately. A romp filled with action, excitement, and more than a few stiff upper lips. Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a French novelist who became known as the ‘Father of Science Fiction.’ He wrote more than 60 novels, including ‘Journey to the Center of the Earth’ (1864), ‘Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea’ (1870) which was also released as a film, starring James Mason, and ‘Around the World in Eighty Days’ (1873), which has been released as a TV drama, featuring former Dr Who star, David Tennant. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: ‘North against South’ is Verne’s comment on the American Civil War. Farmer, James Burbank, is committed to the abolition of slavery, while former slaver, Texar, is a fervent supporter. However, Texar has another axe to grind with the farmer, as the result of his criminal past. Using all his wiles and resources, Texar conducts the perfect plan to exact his bitter revenge. At its heart, ‘North against South’ is an adventure story. However, Verne infuses it with social commentary and vivid details surrounding the Civil War and the lives that people led back in the late 17th Century. A tense and fascinating read for fans of films such as ‘Glory,’ starring Denzel Washington. Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a French novelist who became known as the ‘Father of Science Fiction.’ He wrote more than 60 novels, including ‘Journey to the Center of the Earth’ (1864), ‘Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea’ (1870) which was also released as a film, starring James Mason, and ‘Around the World in Eighty Days’ (1873), which has been released as a TV drama, featuring former Dr Who star, David Tennant. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Tento méně známý román ze série Podivuhodné cesty vypráví formou deníku jednoho z cestujících, J. R. Kazallona, příběh zániku trojstěžníku Chancellor uprostřed Atlantského oceánu. Autor líčí, jak během plavby vypukl na lodi požár, když se vznítil náklad bavlny. Popisuje marné pokusy posádky loď zachránit a její následné utrpení na voru, který si musela vyrobit z trosek. V kritických situacích vychází najevo skutečná povaha mnohých postav (neschopnost, zbabělost, sobectví, chtivost, závist, sadismus i kanibalismus), kterou do té doby skrývaly pod slupkou civilizace. Jules Verne napsal svůj román výstižným slohem a bez příkras, s vynecháním u něho jinak běžných poučných a veselých pasáží, které by ostatně vzhledem k námětu byly sotva vhodné. Dílo kromě napínavého děje přináší působivou studii toho, kam až může člověk klesnout, když jde o holé přežití. Přestože byl Verne při psaní patrně silně ovlivněn dílem amerického básníka Edgara Allana Poea Příběhy Arthura Gordona Pyma, patří Chancellor k jeho nejpozoruhodnějším románům. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

VELKOFORMÁTOVÁ KNIHA PRO MILOVNÍKY PŘÍBĚHŮ JULESE VERNA | Jules Verne vizionář, autor divadelních her, romanopisec, ale také Jules Verne hypochondr, občan Nantes stejně jako Amiensu, manžel a otec, cestovatel, odmítnutý ctitel… Je těžké si představit, co by si myslel o tomto světě. Je nesnadné si nepředstavovat, že naše společnost, naše touha objevovat a naše potřeba zkoumat hranice vesmíru se zrodily z dědictví, které nám odkázal Jules Verne – z jeho „Podivuhodných putování“, jež se v našich snech stávají našimi cestami. Toto dílo nás zve, abychom ho následovali na cestě nejdůležitější, na takové, jakou v jeho románech nenajdeme: na té jeho. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Jules Verne’s, ‘Tribulations of a Chinaman in China’ is an adventure novel exploring the themes of true happiness, and the real value of life. Kin-Fo is a young and extremely rich man who suddenly loses his fortune. He decides that there is no point in living but, since it’s impossible for him to take his own life, he asks his mentor, the philosopher, Wang, to do the deed for him. Things go wrong when Wang decides to give the task to a bandit. However what Kin-Fo does not know is that there is a plan going on behind his back and he is to be taught a lesson he’ll remember for the rest of his life – however long that might be... Using humour, adventure and important life lessons, Verne questions whether we need to lose something in order to appreciate it. Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a French novelist who became known as the ‘Father of Science Fiction.’ He wrote more than 60 novels, including ‘Journey to the Center of the Earth’ (1864), ‘Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea’ (1870), and ‘Around the World in Eighty Days’ (1873), the last of which has been released as a TV drama, featuring former Dr Who star, David Tennant. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

VELKOFORMÁTOVÁ KNIHA PRO MILOVNÍKY PŘÍBĚHŮ JULESE VERNA | Jules Verne vizionář, autor divadelních her, romanopisec, ale také Jules Verne hypochondr, občan Nantes stejně jako Amiensu, manžel a otec, cestovatel, odmítnutý ctitel… Je těžké si představit, co by si myslel o tomto světě. Je nesnadné si nepředstavovat, že naše společnost, naše touha objevovat a naše potřeba zkoumat hranice vesmíru se zrodily z dědictví, které nám odkázal Jules Verne – z jeho „Podivuhodných putování“, jež se v našich snech stávají našimi cestami. Toto dílo nás zve, abychom ho následovali na cestě nejdůležitější, na takové, jakou v jeho románech nenajdeme: na té jeho. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Nový hrabě Monte Christo. Dobrodružný román o osudech maďarského revolucionáře, který unikne smrti a za svůj životní cíl pokládá povinnost pomstít své druhy. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Bezejmenná rodina je jeden z méně známých dobrodružných románů Julesa Verna z cyklu Podivuhodná putování. Jde o příběh dvou synů zrádce, kteří se snaží svým hrdinstvím očistit rodinné jméno od potupy na pozadí neúspěšného kanadského povstání za nezávislost v letech 1837–1838. Zrádcem je právník Morgaz, který roku 1825 za padesát tisíc dolarů prozradil představitelům britské koloniální vlády jména vůdců povstání. Po Morgazově sebevraždě se zbytek rodiny zbavuje příjmení a stávají se Bezejmennými.A oba synové zasvěcují celý život přípravě nového povstání a stávají se legendami. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Jules Verne vizionář, autor divadelních her, romanopisec, ale také Jules Verne hypochondr, občan Nantes stejně jako Amiensu, manžel a otec, cestovatel, odmítnutý ctitel… Je těžké si představit, co by si myslel o tomto světě. Je nesnadné si nepředstavovat, že naše společnost, naše touha objevovat a naše potřeba zkoumat hranice vesmíru se zrodily z dědictví, které nám odkázal Jules Verne – z jeho „Podivuhodných putování“, jež se v našich snech stávají našimi cestami. Toto dílo nás zve, abychom ho následovali na cestě nejdůležitější, na takové, jakou v jeho románech nenajdeme: na cestě jeho vlastním životem. (patro.cz)

NA MOTIVY TÉTO VERNEOVY KNIHY BYL NATOČEN SLAVNÝ FILM MUŽ Z HONGKONGU S JEANEM-PAULEM BELMONDEM V HLAVNÍ ROLI | Román vypráví příběh mladého bohatého Číňana jménem Kin-Fo, který je velice znuděný životem. Když se dozví, že jeho významné investice ve Spojených státech zkrachovaly a že mu hrozí bankrot, rozhodne se spáchat sebevraždu. Odmítá se však sám zabít, protože chce zažít před smrtí alespoň jednou ve svém životě nějaké vzrušení. Uzavře proto životní pojistku na dvě stě tisíc dolarů a domluví se se svým přítelem, starým filozofem Wangem, aby jej zavraždil před vypršením pojistného období. Náhle však obdrží zprávu, že informace o krachu americké banky, ve které měl uložené své finanční prostředky, byla pouze marketingový trik, a že ve skutečnosti je ještě bohatší než předtím. Okamžitě se chce spojit s Wangem a zrušit jejich dohodu, ten však již zmizel (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Za americké občanské války Severu proti Jihu uprchne s pomocí balonu z jižanského zajetí skupina pěti Seveřanů vedená Cyrusem Smithem. Jejich balon je větrnou smrští zahnán nad Tichý oceán, kde se zřítí do vody, a uprchlíci se zachrání na pustém ostrově. Na počest amerického prezidenta a bojovníka proti otrokářství jej pojmenují Lincolnův ostrov. Po zajištění holého života využijí trosečníci všech svých vědeckých a technických znalostí a přírodních podmínek ostrova k vybudování pohodlného sídla. Ve skupině trosečníků jsou zastoupena různá povolání (inženýr, lodní tesař, novinář, přírodopisec), je tu vedle nedospělého chlapce také černoch a později dokonce i bývalý trestanec Ayrton postava z Vernova románu Děti kapitána Granta , kterého trosečníci našli na blízkém ostrově Tabor. Ti všichni spojí síly, aby přemohli svízele svého postavení a ovládli přírodu ve svůj prospěch. Verne tím oslavuje lidskou solidaritu, sílu kolektivu a přátelství mezi lidmi. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Obrovské dědictví po indické kněžně si rovným dílem rozdělí francouzský lékař Sarassin a německý profesor Schultz. První se rozhodne peníze využít na stavbu dokonalého města, kde neexistuje kriminalita a lidé jsou zdraví a vzájemně přátelští. Druhý svůj díl pozůstalosti investuje do obrovské továrny na ocel a do vývoje ničivých zbraní, jimiž je rozhodnut vzdáleného příbuzného bez lítosti zničit… Kniha fascinuje generace čtenářů strhujícím dějem a dokonale popsanými technologiemi, jimiž autorova fantazie předběhla vývoj vědy. Ve své prorocké vizi budoucnosti Verne přesvědčivě vykreslil střet humanistických demokracií se silně industrializovanými totalitami. (knihydobrovsky.cz)