De la terre à la lune, trajet direct en 97 heures 20 minutes
- Approximate level
- B2
- Length
- 57,820 words
- Reading time
- 4 h 49 min
- Chapters
- 30
- Language
- French
- On Project Gutenberg since
- 2012
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This novel by Jules Verne follows the creation of an ambitious artillery club in Baltimore during the American Civil War. As a reader of French, you will encounter nineteenth century vocabulary related to military technology and engineering. The sentences are often long and descriptive, requiring patience to parse complex clauses. The narrative style is formal and precise, reflecting the scientific curiosity of the era. It is a rewarding text for those who enjoy historical fiction and early science fiction themes.
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- Science fiction
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