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Master of the World

Author
Jules Verne
Read by
Eloise Fairfax
Language
English
Length
4 hours 11 minutes
ISBN
9781802565607
Published
15 April 2016
Imprint
Fantastica
  • adventure
  • classic
  • jules verne
  • sci-fi
  • sci fi
  • travel
  • science fiction
  • Earth
  • childrens
  • voyages

Description

"Master of the World" by Jules Verne is a thrilling tale of mystery and innovation, blending adventure with social commentary. The story follows John Strock, a government agent investigating strange phenomena linked to a powerful inventor who commands a mysterious vehicle capable of traveling on land, sea, and air. This invention, the Terror, challenges the boundaries of science and ethics, raising questions about power and its misuse. Verne explores themes of technological progress, control, and humanity's dual nature as both creator and destroyer. As Strock unravels the enigma, the novel builds to a dramatic confrontation, questioning whether such advancements serve humanity or threaten its existence. A thought-provoking blend of suspense and foresight.

Author

Jules Verne (1828–1905) made curiosity feel like a form of travel. Under the sea, into the earth, around the world in a wager: the marvellous arrives with a logbook. Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas is the cold thrill of a closed world moving through a larger one; Around the World in Eighty Days is speed, manners, and a clock that will not forgive. The books remain among the most companionable ever written for the restless.

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