{"product_id":"20-000-leagues-under-the-sea-by-jules-verne-wordsworth-classics-edition","title":"20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne - Wordsworth Classics Edition","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eJules Verne's \u003cstrong\u003e20,000 Leagues Under the Sea\u003c\/strong\u003e stands as a foundational achievement in early science fiction, merging visionary technological speculation with gripping maritime adventure.  This \u003cstrong\u003eWordsworth Classics\u003c\/strong\u003e paperback edition offers a highly accessible and affordable way to experience Verne's seminal narrative in its complete and unabridged form, ideal for students, scholars and readers building a classics library on a budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eFirst published in 1870, the novel chronicles the extraordinary underwater voyage of Professor Pierre Aronnax, his assistant Conseil and harpooner Ned Land aboard Captain Nemo's groundbreaking submarine, the \u003cem\u003eNautilus\u003c\/em\u003e. Verne's imaginative portrayal of electric propulsion, deep sea travel, oceanic discovery and futuristic nautical engineering anticipated developments that would later define modern science fiction and maritime technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe Wordsworth Classics edition preserves the integrity of Verne's text while supplying valuable introductory notes by David Stuart Davies that contextualise the scientific ideas, historical backdrop and philosophical themes at the heart of the novel.  With durable binding and clean typography, this edition is well suited for both classroom use and daily reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eEdition Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWordsworth Classics paperback edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautifully illustrated cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable binding and clear interior layout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete and unabridged text\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroductory notes by David Stuart Davies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessible price point for students and collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eWhether you're studying Verne's influence on the evolution of science fiction or simply seeking an affordable reading copy, the Wordsworth Classics edition of \u003cstrong\u003e20,000 Leagues Under the Sea\u003c\/strong\u003e is an excellent edition of one of literature's most enduring stories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Classic Literature Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45911639163036,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/5703\/3628\/files\/20000-leagues-under-the-sea-by-jules-verne-wordsworth-classics-edition-8770839.jpg?v=1768009026","url":"https:\/\/classicliteraturebookshop.com\/products\/20-000-leagues-under-the-sea-by-jules-verne-wordsworth-classics-edition","provider":"The Classic Literature Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}