Vingt mille lieues sous les mers
- Approximate level
- C1
- Length
- 149,919 words
- Reading time
- 12 h 30 min
- Chapters
- 47
- Language
- French
- On Project Gutenberg since
- 2017
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This classic science fiction novel follows the mysterious discovery of a massive, unidentified object at sea. Written in the late nineteenth century, the prose is descriptive and formal. You will encounter technical vocabulary related to maritime navigation and natural history. The sentences are often long and complex, featuring lists and detailed observations that require careful attention. This book is a challenging but rewarding read for intermediate learners who wish to engage with nineteenth century French literary style and adventure themes.
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Subjects
- Science fiction
- Submarines (Ships) -- Fiction
- Sea stories
- Adventure stories
- Underwater exploration -- Fiction
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