Journey to the Center of the Earth
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4.2 • 915 Ratings
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Publisher Description
An Apple Books Classic edition.
Many credit Jules Verne with inventing the genre of science fiction. In this novel, the author of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and Around the World in 80 Days whisks us back in time and deep into the earth’s core. We follow eccentric scientist Otto Lidenbrock and his team on a dangerous exploration to an Icelandic volcano that he believes is actually a tunnel to the center of the earth. The deeper the group travels, the more treacherous the landscape becomes, littered with the bones of ancient animals and besieged by electrical storms hurling fireballs from above. But the biggest surprise of all may be waiting for them when they finally emerge…
Published in 1864, Journey to the Center of the Earth is riddled with scientific inaccuracies, all of which were based on the accepted theories of Verne’s day. That context only adds to the enjoyment of the story—and doesn’t detract from the amazing fact that Verne accurately predicted a staggering number of future inventions.
Customer Reviews
Love science fiction and Jules Verne
I really enjoy the works of Jules Verne. The richness of the language and he expands on what is possible. Is the center of the earth unreachable. He imagined going to the moon long before it was possible. What I genius.
The professor Pay with Dollars ? Unnecessary localization
Changing elements like currency in a classic work can disrupt the immersion and authenticity of the story. The intent behind localization is typically to make the work more accessible, but in this case, replacing francs with dollars undermines the historical and cultural context of the original text.
By altering specific details, like currency, the adaptation can feel less like a faithful representation of the author’s vision and more like an attempt to simplify or “modernize” a classic. this could leave readers feeling disoriented, especially when the intent is to transport them to another world or era. The original details—like the use of French francs—would have anchored the reader in the time and place of the story, contributing to its authenticity.
Ultimately, the experience of reading a classic is about engaging with the author’s original world, and tampering with such details can detract from that experience. It’s unfortunate that this choice was made, especially when it doesn’t necessarily improve the reader’s understanding or enjoyment of the work.
Pioneering Sci-Fi Adventure
Jules Verne was a science fiction visionary and this book is a literature classic.