Naar het Middelpunt der Aarde

Naar het Middelpunt der Aarde

by Jules Verne

Professor Lidenbrock, an adventurous geologist, discovers an ancient manuscript containing cryptic instructions. It guides him to the crater of Snæfellsjökull, a volcano in Iceland. The manuscript, written by a 16th-century scholar named Arne Saknussemm, claims to hold the secret to reaching the Earth's core. Driven by scientific curiosity and a thirst for discovery, Lidenbrock, his nephew Axel, and their Icelandic guide Hans embark on a perilous journey into the depths of the volcano. Their descent takes them through vast subterranean caverns, revealing an awe-inspiring world of prehistoric creatures, lost civilizations, and wondrous natural phenomena. They encounter incredible challenges and face the dangers of an unknown world as they venture deeper into the Earth's hidden heart. With resourcefulness and courage, they navigate the treacherous terrain, encountering the marvels of the underground realm. The journey tests their physical and mental limits, as they strive to unravel the mysteries of the Earth's interior and uncover the secrets that lie within.

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Verne is considered to be an important author in France and most of Europe, where he has had a wide influence on the literary avant-garde and on surrealism. His reputation was markedly different in an...

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