Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea

Summary

«Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea» is an adventure novel by French writer Jules Verne, first published in 1870. It tells the story of voyages aboard the submarine Nautilus, commanded by Captain Nemo. The novel follows the journey of Professor Pierre Aronnax, his servant Conseil, and the whaler Ned Land, who, after an encounter with a 'ferocious narwhal,' find themselves aboard the mysterious submarine. Together with Captain Nemo, they explore the ocean's depths, encounter the wonders and dangers of the sea, visit shipwrecks and underwater cities, and witness a battle with giant squids. Their journey is rich with scientific exploration and discoveries, but also filled with reflections on humanity, freedom, and isolation.