Set off on a globe-trotting adventure with Jules Verne's Around the World in Eighty Days . Follow the meticulous Phileas Fogg as he embarks on a daring race against time to circumnavigate the globe in just eighty days. With his loyal servant Passepartout and the charming Aouda, Fogg faces thrilling challenges and unexpected obstacles across diverse cultures and landscapes. This classic novel blends excitement, ingenuity and a spirit of exploration. Race the clock on a global adventure! A fast-paced narrative that combines thrilling escapades with intricate planning and unexpected twists. - Richly describes a variety of global destinations, from bustling cities to remote landscapes, providing a vivid sense of travel. - Explores themes of perseverance, clever problem-solving and the spirit of adventure. - Follows the resourceful Phileas Fogg, a quintessential adventurer whose determination and precision drive the narrative forward. - A seminal work that has inspired countless adaptations continues to influence popular culture. Jules Verne was born in France in 1828 and died in 1905. His collaboration with the publisher Pierre-Jules Hetzel was wildly successful, producing many brilliant novels in the burgeoning genre of science fiction: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Journey to the Centre of the Earth and Around the World in 80 Days , among others. Verne is the second most translated author in the world, after Agatha Christie and before Shakespeare.