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Jules Verne

Jules Verne. By: Josh Murken s. Born. Jules Verne was born in Nantes, France on February 8, 1828. His father was a lawyer. Curiosity.

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Jules Verne

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  1. Jules Verne By: Josh Murkens

  2. Born Jules Verne was born in Nantes, France on February 8, 1828. His father was a lawyer.

  3. Curiosity The young Jules Verne was a very curious boy. He was interested in the potential of flying machines and wanted to make an omnibus in the form of a steam elephant, no doubt inspired by the “Dames Blanche” carriages in his town.

  4. Off to Sea At a very young age, Verne attempted board a ship and sail away from Nantes. His father caught him and brought him before the ship took off. Verne vowed to only adventure in his mind from now on.

  5. Paris Verne ended up going to Paris to study law like his dad. He got a degree in law, but decided to pursue literature. Verne’s father saw his sons potential and gave him his blessing.

  6. Balloons After some years, Verne became unhappy with his own works. His turning point was an article he wrote on a massive balloon being contructed called the “Geant.” Verne came up with a story about a fictional balloon called the “Victoria” and took his manuscript to a publisher named Hertzel. His book was titled “Five Days in a Balloon.” Hertzel signed Verne to a long term contract.

  7. Journey to the Center of the Earth Hertzel liked Vernes fantastical style so much he pressed him for more. In 1864 he published his first full length narrative “Journey to the Center of the Earth”

  8. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Shortly after his first book, Verne became intent on writing a novel about the oceans. He published “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” in 1868. His inspiration for this work was the purchase of his first boat, the laying of the trans-Atlantic cable, and a disastrous submarine experiment. The main character of the novel, Captain Nemo, is believed to represent the thoughts that Verne had on the revolution in France in 1848.

  9. Around the World in 80 Days In 1872 Verne published “Around the world in 80 Days” about a man who bets he can do what the title says. The book was published serially at first. One of his most famous novels, the book had people believing that Verne was depicting an actual trip around the globe.

  10. Later in Life Toward the end of his career, Verne’s publishing become more pessimistic. In 1886 his nephew shot him in the leg after a mental breakdown. Verne walked with a limp for the rest of his life. He spent most of his days on his yacht he bought with his earnings off of “Around the World in 80 Days.” Verne died in 1905 at the age of 77.

  11. Critcism Jules Verne is often consideredthe father of modern science fiction along side his British counterpart H.G. Wells. Critics admired Verne for his vivid narrative style, use of technology in stories, and his ability to think outside the box. The technology and the uses for it that he thinks of arestill spellbinding readers today. Many agreed that Verne’s impossible adventures were ahead of the time for which he lived. Even today, many people share that same belief.

  12. Sources D'Ammassa, Don. "Verne, Jules." Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. New York: Facts On File, Inc., 2005. Bloom's Literary Reference Online. Facts On File, Inc. http://www.fofweb.com/activelink2.asp?ItemID=WE54&SID=5&iPin= ESF490&SingleRecord=True (accessed May 26, 2009). "Verne, Jules." European Authors 1000-1900. 1967. Biography Reference Bank. H. W. Wilson. **MASH Media Center, Meadville, PA. 26 May 2009 <http://vnweb.hwwilsonweb.com/. "Verne, Jules." Facts On File, Inc., 2004. Bloom's Literary Reference Online. Facts On File, Inc. http://www.fofweb.com/activelink2.asp?ItemID=WE54&SID=5&iPin= NS180191&SingleRecord=True (accessed May 26, 2009) "Verne, Jules." Library of Congress. Prints and Photographs Division. Bloom's Literary Reference Online. Facts On File, Inc. http://www.fofweb.com/activelink2.asp?ItemID=WE54&SID=5&iPin= NS180191&SingleRecord=True (accessed May 26, 2009).

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