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AdventureVictorian Science FictionClassic Fantasy

A Journey to the Centre of the Earth

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Jules Verne's A Journey to the Centre of the Earth is an adventure fiction and Victorian science fiction novel.

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About A Journey to the Centre of the Earth

"A Journey to the Centre of the Earth" by Jules Verne is a science fiction novel first published in 1864. Professor Otto Lidenbrock, an eccentric German scientist, discovers a cryptic message suggesting a path to Earth's center through an Icelandic volcano. He embarks on an extraordinary expedition with his nephew Axel and guide Hans, descending into the depths below. The trio encounters underground oceans, prehistoric creatures, and countless perils as they journey through a hidden world beneath our feet, ultimately facing an explosive return to the surface.
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Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

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  • Science fiction
  • Adventure stories
  • Earth, Planet, Core
  • Voyages, Imaginary

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Who wrote A Journey to the Centre of the Earth?

A Journey to the Centre of the Earth was written by Jules Verne.

What genre is A Journey to the Centre of the Earth?

It is usually shelved as Adventure, Victorian Science Fiction and Classic Fantasy.

Is A Journey to the Centre of the Earth free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

Is there a free audiobook of A Journey to the Centre of the Earth?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 10 h 35 min.

What books are similar to A Journey to the Centre of the Earth?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Time Machine, A Princess of Mars and After London.

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