Jules Verne

1828 - 1905

influential French author whose novels laid the foundation for science fiction.

Jules Verne's energetic novels of which Around the World in Eighty Days is most famous laid the foundation for modern science fiction. He is said to have had a considerable influence upon H.G. Wells and many other writers.

With endless wit and enthusiasm, Verne's writing was extremely popular in its time.

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The Life and Works of Jules Verne -- Information on the life of Jules Verne. His books, his family, and his wealth.

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Jules Verne, Life and the relationship to British liturature -- A breif life of Verne and his role in developing the modern science fiction novel and authors. i hope you like it.

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