Around the World in Eighty Days

Author: (French) Jules Verne
Rewritten by: Song Yichi
Country: France
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: The story takes place in the distant 19th century, when humans had not yet invented airplanes. Once, the British gentleman Mr. Fixx made a bet with others that he could travel around the world in 80 days and even put up his entire fortune as the stakes. Thus, Mr. Fixx and his servant Passepartout embarked on their journey around the world. Along the way, they passed through many countries with diverse cultures and experienced various modes of transportation: steamships, trains, carriages, yachts, merchant ships, sleds, and even elephants! During the journey, Mr. Fixx demonstrated remarkable calmness, wit, and courage. In the face of difficulties, he never backed down and always took action to show everyone: don't complain—difficulties will always be resolved. They overcame countless natural and man-made obstacles and finally returned to London as scheduled. In the book, Mr. Fixx, a solitary, adventurous, and just character; Passepartout, his loyal but somewhat reckless servant; Fixx, a stubborn and foolish detective; and Edith, a and intelligent Indian beauty—all are so vividly portrayed that they feel as if they are right in front of you. Around the World in Eighty Days is ingeniously plotted, with a thrilling and vivid storyline that is both gripping and entertaining. While embarking on adventures with the protagonist, readers not only get to experience the customs and cultures of different parts of the world but also learn a lot of geography. Additionally, young readers can enjoy the French-style humor of the author.
The author of this book, Jules Verne (1828–1905), was a famous French writer. He is considered the founder of modern science fiction and is hailed as the "father of science fiction." Verne was born in the western French port of Nantes. He lived and studied on the island of Feydeau until high school. Then, following his father's wishes, he went to Paris to study law. However, he was not interested in the rigid legal principles, so after graduating from university, he devoted himself to writing science fiction. In 1862, at the age of 34, Verne published his first work, Five Weeks in a Balloon. After that, he published a new work almost every year. Over his lifetime, Verne completed over 80 works. In addition to books, his other major works include Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, The Children of Captain Grant, and From the Earth to the Moon. His works feature intricate plots, bold and realistic fantasies, and cover a wide range of knowledge, making them a "19th-century encyclopedia of natural sciences."
This book has been appropriately adapted while staying faithful to the original, with language that is easy for young readers to understand. It includes Pinyin annotations and is accompanied by exquisite illustrations, making it even more enjoyable for children to experience the classic. Children who dream of traveling around the world, let's start the journey with Mr. Fixx!