Journey to the Center of the Earth
by Jules Verne

Professor Otto Lidenbrock discovers a coded manuscript revealing a path to the Earth’s core. Accompanied by his nephew Axel and guide Hans, they embark on a perilous journey through volcanic tubes, encountering prehistoric creatures and natural wonders. The novel explores themes of exploration, scientific curiosity, and human perseverance[1†][2†].
Summary
In Jules Verne’s “Journey to the Center of the Earth,” Professor Otto Lidenbrock, his nephew Axel, and their guide Hans descend into the Icelandic volcano Snæfellsjökull, following a path revealed by a coded manuscript. Their journey through subterranean passages is fraught with dangers, including cave-ins, subpolar tornadoes, and encounters with prehistoric creatures. The explorers traverse an underground ocean and witness a prehistoric realm, ultimately being expelled back to the surface by an active volcano in Italy. The novel’s main message revolves around the relentless pursuit of knowledge and the spirit of adventure, highlighting themes of scientific curiosity, human perseverance, and the wonders of the natural world[1†][2†].
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References and Citations:
- Wikipedia (English) - Journey to the Center of the Earth [website] - link
- Britannica - A Journey to the Centre of the Earth: novel by Verne [website] - link
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