Jules Verne
Around the World in 80 Days: what to read next?
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Jules VerneJourney to the Center of the EarthProfessor Lidenbrock, a passionate scientist, discovers an ancient message revealing a passage to the center of the Earth. With his nephew Axel, he embarks on a perilous expedition through unknown underground tunnels. Their journey confronts them with extraordinary phenomena…By the same authorSame genreSame era
Jules VerneTwenty Thousand Leagues Under the SeasIn 1866 an unexplained sea monster alarms the navies of the world; in July 1867 Professor Aronnax sails to hunt it down. A collision with the monster throws him overboard along with a Canadian harpooner, and his servant jumps in after him: all three are taken aboard the…By the same authorSame genreSame era
Mark TwainAdventures of Huckleberry FinnHuckleberry Finn, a young boy seeking freedom, escapes an oppressive life and travels down the Mississippi on a raft with Jim, a runaway slave. Together, they face dangers, unpredictable encounters, and moral dilemmas. Huck begins to question the rules of the society he was…Same genreSame era
Mark TwainA Connecticut YankeeHank Morgan, an American engineer, is transported to the medieval England of King Arthur. Armed with his modern knowledge, he tries to transform this archaic society by introducing progress and rational thinking. But he collides with entrenched traditions, beliefs, and power…Same genreSame era
Edgar Rice BurroughsA Princess of MarsJohn Carter, a former soldier, is mysteriously transported to Mars, a hostile world populated by strange civilizations and fearsome creatures. Gifted with exceptional physical abilities in this environment, he quickly becomes a key player in local conflicts. His encounter with…Same genre
Holman DayThe LandloperAn American novel from 1915. One June morning, a young man who calls himself Walker Farr walks the roads of New England. He looks like a tramp, but he speaks like an educated man and hides his past. He stops in Marion, a cotton-mill town where typhoid fever strikes poor…Same genre
Ranger GullThe Air PirateAn adventure novel set in the near future, when immense airliners link Plymouth and New York in thirty hours. The narrator, Sir John Custance, heads the British Air Police and has just become engaged to Connie Shepherd, an actress adored by London audiences. Pirates with silent…Same genre
Edgar Rice BurroughsThuvia Maid of MarsThuvia, a princess of Mars, is at the heart of a conflict involving kidnapping, political intrigue, and interplanetary adventure. Carthoris, a determined young hero, sets out to find her across hostile landscapes and strange civilizations. Their fate unfolds in a world where…Same genre
Mark TwainThe Adventures of Tom SawyerTom Sawyer, a mischievous boy living on the banks of the Mississippi, multiplies adventures and pranks with his friend Huckleberry Finn. Through games, escapades, and discoveries, he turns everyday life into a field of exploration. But some experiences confront him with more…Same genreSame era
Daniel DefoeRobinson CrusoeRobinson Crusoe, an adventurous sailor, is shipwrecked on a deserted island after a tragic voyage. Isolated from the world, he must learn to survive using his resources and ingenuity. Over the years, he transforms his environment and builds a new existence. His encounter with…Same genre
Holman DayBlow the Man DownOn the coast of Maine in the early twentieth century, young Captain Boyd Mayo commands the steam yacht of Julius Marston, a Wall Street financier, and falls in love with his daughter Alma. Humiliated by Marston in front of his guests, he decides to leave. That same night, in…Same genre
Maurice LeblancArsène LupinArsène Lupin, a gentleman thief with elusive charm, defies the police with brilliant intelligence and a unique sense of spectacle. Always elegant, he orchestrates daring heists and complex schemes, playing with his opponents as well as with the reader. Behind his exploits lies…Same countrySame genre