A Journey to the Centre of the Earth by Jules Verne (Book Analysis)

This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of A Journey to the Centre of the Earth by Jules Verne. It provides a thorough exploration of the novel’s plot, characters and main themes, as well as Verne’s contribution to the genre of science fiction. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.

This clear and detailed 25-page reading guide is structured as follows:

• Biography of Jules Verne
• Presentation of A Journey to the Centre of the Earth
• Summary of A Journey to the Centre of the Earth
• Character study
  • Professor von Hardwigg
  • Harry
  • Hans Bejlke
  • Professor Fridriksson
• Analysis of A Journey to the Centre of the Earth
  • A particular structure: journeys within the journey
  • From science to science fiction
  • The issue of language

About A Journey to the Centre of the Earth

A Journey to the Centre of the Earth is a 19^th-century science fiction novel which tells the story of an eccentric German scholar and geologist and his 19-year-old nephew, who embark on an improbable journey and have a range of surprising adventures. The book proved very popular when it first appeared, and had a considerable influence on later writers in the genre.

About Jules Verne

Jules Verne was a French novelist, poet and playwright who was born on 8 February 1828. He was supposed to become a lawyer like his father, but he quickly abandoned this idea to become a writer. He met many different explorers and scientists, who perhaps inspired him to write the adventure stories he is now famous for. He was extremely passionate about travel and the technological advances of his time. He is known as the “Father of Science Fiction” and is one of the most translated authors in the world. He died in 1905.