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Robur the Conqueror

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    Robur the Conqueror is a Victorian science fiction and classic fantasy novel by Jules Verne. It deals with aeronautics.

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    "Robur the Conqueror" by Jules Verne is a science fiction novel published in 1886. When mysterious lights and flags appear worldwide atop famous landmarks, a brilliant inventor named Robur disrupts a flight enthusiasts' club meeting in Philadelphia. He kidnaps the president, secretary, and valet aboard his revolutionary flying machine, the Albatross, to prove the superiority of heavier-than-air flight. Their globe-spanning journey sparks conflict between technological progress and stubborn pride, leading to dramatic confrontations in the skies.
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    • Science fiction
    • Aeronautics

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    Robur the Conqueror was written by Jules Verne.

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

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