num_pages: 480
description: A group of men set sail to solve the mystery of a sea monster in this amazing underwater adventure.Professor Aronnax agrees to investigate a series of attacks by a mysterious sea monster and joins the crew of the ship Abraham Lincoln. The men encounter what they believe is the monster, but turns out to be a large, state-of-the-art submarine, the Nautilus . Aronnax and a hot tempered harpoonist, Ned Land, are imprisoned on this vessel, captained by the misanthropic recluse, Nemo, who takes them on an underwater journey around the world.This edition -A concise introduction that gives readers important background information-A chronology of the author's life and work-A timeline of significant events that provides the book's historical context-An outline of key themes and plot points to help readers form their own interpretations-Detailed explanatory notes-Critical analysis, including contemporary and modern perspectives on the work-Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction-A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader's experienceEnriched Classics offer readers affordable editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and insightful commentary. The scholarship provided in Enriched Classics enables readers to appreciate, understand, and enjoy the world's finest books to their full potential.
language: English
title: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
titlecomplete: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
characters: Ned Land, Captain Nemo, Pierre Aronnax
genres: Audiobook, Novels, Science Fiction, Steampunk, Literature, Fantasy, Classics, Adventure, Fiction, France
ratings_count: 246070
places: Red Sea, Bahamas, Mediterranean Sea, Pacific Ocean, Atlantis, Indian Ocean, Antarctica
series: Capitaine Nemo
publisher: Simon & Schuster