Jules Verne

No, Jules Verne did not invent underwater breathing apparatus. He did, however, describe such technology in his book "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" with the character Captain Nemo using a sophisticated diving suit called the "diving apparatus." The actual invention of early scuba gear and underwater breathing apparatus is credited to inventors such as Jacques Cousteau and Émile Gagnan in the 1940s.

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In "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea," Jules Verne includes the concept of a submarine, the Nautilus, as well as various technological innovations such as underwater breathing apparatus and high-powered underwater lighting. Verne's imaginative depiction of submarine technology in the novel helped inspire real-life advancements in underwater exploration and naval technology.

No, Nellie Bly did not marry Jules Verne. Nellie Bly was a famous American journalist and adventurer known for her record-breaking trip around the world, while Jules Verne was a prominent French author known for his science fiction novels such as "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" and "Around the World in Eighty Days."

Axel is a young, intelligent, and curious character in "Journey to the Center of the Earth." He is the nephew of Professor Lidenbrock and serves as the narrator of the story. Initially hesitant and cautious, Axel's character evolves throughout the journey as he becomes more adventurous and brave in the face of the unknown challenges they encounter.

Jules Verne died of old age. He was 77 years old. He died in Amiens, France.

Yes, Phileas Fogg went around the world in 80 days in Jules Verne's classic novel "Around the World in 80 Days." He embarked on this journey to win a bet and faced various challenges and adventures along the way.

Yes. For all practical ( and theoretical) purposes Mr. Verne was the Grand old Man or fore-father of Science Fiction. He also wrote material which was straight adventure and not sci-fi at all such as Michael Strogoff. Verne avoided the subject of extraterrestrial life but he did theorize in the dim past, the Moon had an atmosphere.

The novel is not strictly speaking science fiction any more than say(Dragnet) or (Airport) would be considered sci-Fi possibly advanced present technology- in this c ase the nroe technical crime-lab aspects of Dragnet. ATW is not, as stated a science fiction novel and is totally unlike the advanced technology novels such as his two Moon Novels, ( the count-up procedure on the Carbide cannon is very interesting) and 20,oo Leagues, Journey to the Center of the Earth. Around the World ( i never did like that title, somehow sounds childish. The various cinematic and song angle well, intentionally diluted the plot down to a Unicef ambassador lever. ATw also introduces the subject matter of gambling. Bookmakers figure inthe plot.

The Jules Verne Trophy is a prize for the fastest circumnavigation of the world by any type of yacht with no restrictions on the size of the crew provided the vessel has registered with the organization and paid an entry fee.

Here's the quote from captain Nemo in the book: "That Indian, Sir, is an inhabitant of an oppressed country; and I am still, and shall be, to my last breath, one of them!" For further info check out http://chilembwe.com/captain_nemo/origin.html

"20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" primarily takes place on the submarine Nautilus, exploring the depths of the ocean worldwide. Some key settings include the open sea, the underwater world with its diverse marine life, and significant locations such as the underwater ruins, Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, and the Red Sea.

Each clock is a metaphor. Master Zacharius believes that the human body is as simple as a clock whereas the spring is the soul and the regulator is the body. He puts so much of himself into each one of these watches and clocks that when his body starts to deteriorate, so do the clocks. One line even states that he matched the regulated tick of the clocks to his own heartbeat. Although he believes that he is dying BECAUSE the clocks are dying, in reality it is the other way around. It is similar to a Hulcrux from Harry Potter, but in reverse.

Axel was a favorite character in "Journey to the Center of the Earth" because of his meticulous and scientific nature. He is depicted as intelligent, cautious, and thoughtful, making him relatable and endearing to readers. His journey through the unknown and his scientific curiosity make him a character that many readers find compelling.

One of Verne"s non-science fiction tales, the Novel was written in l872 according to the Funk & Wagnalls encyclopedia articles on Verne and science fiction.

The protagonist of the book "Journey to the Center of the Earth" is Professor Otto Lidenbrock, a passionate and determined geologist who leads the expedition to the earth's center.

Jules Gabriel Verne (8 February 1828 - 24 March 1905) was a French novelist, poet, and playwright best known for his adventure novels and his profound influence on the literary genre of science fiction.

In the novel "Around the World in Eighty Days," Phileas Fogg traveled an average of approximately 250 miles per day using various modes of transportation. This allowed him to make steady progress towards completing his journey within the 80-day deadline.

The last books he wrote were "the invasion of the sea" and "The lighthouse at the end of the earth". The first one was the last one that was published before he died, written in 1904. According to Wikipedia:

"The invasion of the sea is an adventure novel by Jules Verne describing the exploits of Arab nomads and European travelers in Saharan Africa. The purpose of the Westerners' visit is to study the feasibility of flooding a low-lying region of the Sahara desert to create an inland sea and open up the interior of Northern Africa to trade. In the end, however, the protagonists' pride in humanity's potential to control and reshape the world is humbled by a cataclysmic earthquake which results in the natural formation of just such a sea." The second one was published after his death. Wikipediaquote again: "is an adventure novel by the French Autor Jules Verne. It was first published posthumously in 1905. The plot of the novel involves piracy in the South Atlantic during the mid-19th century, with a theme of survival in extreme circumstances, and events centering on an isolated lighthouse. Verne was inspired by the real lighthouse at the Isla de los Estados, near Tierra del Fuego. Although not as well known as Verne's other novels, it is generally considered as good by Verne's fans and the literature critics. In 1971 the novel was adapted into a movie.

Both of these last books were made by Verne with the help of his son.

But the very last novel that was ever published was "Paris in the 20th Century". It's often referred to as Verne's "lost" novel. It was written in 1863 and set is 1960... It's about a young man a who lives in a technologically advanced, but culturally backwards future. This man lives in a world of glass skyskrapers, high-speeds trains, gas-powered automobiles and even a worldwide communications network. Yet the main character cannot find happiness and comes to a tragic end. The book paints a grim view of the future. Verne's publisher Hetzel thought the novel's pessimism would damage Verne's then booming career, and suggested he wait 20 years to publish it. Verne put the manuscript in a safe, where it was discovered by his great-grandson in 1989. It was published in 1994.

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Verne is the founding father of science fiction. He also wrote some adventure stories which are not strictly speaking science fiction but some do deal with advanced present technology. Verne predicted the second moon of Neptune, not confirmed until l949! He also posited a secondary moon for earth and has this natural satelolite play a role in one of his moon novels. (there is not such moonlet!) It is a good thing that his works are currently seeing a cinematic revival (Journey to the center of the Earth) One week area was life forms- in his (Outside) sci-fi. He did not get into any discussion of extra-terrestrial life forms, either animal-like or intelligent leaving this work to later authors. the idea of an extraterrestial animal with external spines acting as a sort of heat-exchanger was discussed by pioneer science fiction writers, as was the popular idea of Giant Insects, Praying Mantises the size of cranes, for example./ Verne did not get into this.-By accident some other writers of his era did get into (Exo-zoology) and somehow he gets indirect credit. anyhow Jules Verne is the Grand Old Man of science fiction.

Jules Verne, the famed French author, did not need to pass the bar exam because he pursued a career in writing and became known for his adventure novels like "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" and "Around the World in Eighty Days." He primarily focused on literature rather than practicing law.

Jules Verne (French) l9th and ealry 20Th centuries) is generally considered the Father of Science Fiction. He wrote other genres, though such as Michael Strogoff which was straight out adventure about an IKGB Operative under the Czar. Aroudn the World in 80 Days (l872) is not strictly speaking science fiction. on the other hand 20,000 Leagues, Master of the World, Journey to the cneter of the Earth etc. are.