The Master of the World
Jules Verne's The Master of the World is an adventure fiction and Victorian science fiction novel. Readers will find themes of North Carolina and technological innovations.
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About The Master of the World
"The Master of the World" by Jules Verne is a novel published in 1904. In the summer of 1903, mysterious phenomena plague the Eastern United States as objects move at impossible speeds. Federal inspector John Strock investigates and discovers Robur, a brilliant inventor who has created the Terror—a revolutionary machine that operates as speedboat, submarine, automobile, and aircraft. This dark tale explores themes of tyranny and totalitarianism as Strock pursues the elusive genius across land, sea, and sky.
Free audiobook
The Master of the World — LibriVox recording, 4 h 54 min in 18 sections.
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Quick answers
Who wrote The Master of the World?
The Master of the World was written by Jules Verne.
What genre is The Master of the World?
It is usually shelved as Adventure, Victorian Science Fiction and Classic Fantasy.
Is The Master of the World 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 The Master of the World?
Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 4 h 54 min.
What books are similar to The Master of the World?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Time Machine, A Princess of Mars and After London.
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