Abandoned

Jules VerneProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 393K words
Chapters: 40

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Abandoned by Jules VerneAuthor: Verne, Jules, 1828-1905,Language: English, Class: PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Release Date: Aug 23, 2010

Editor's review

Abandoned is the English electronic edition of a Jules Verne work in Project Gutenberg, a classic translated resource under the French literature category. Its value lies first in accessibility: as a public-domain ebook, it lets readers encounter at no cost Verne's tradition of stitching together geographical exploration, survival predicaments, and scientific imagination. Compared with Verne's better-known long novels, this work is better suited to observing how he organizes adventure plots and handles his characters' choices in isolated settings. The electronic edition has no modern introduction or notes, so readers must build their own background knowledge; but this also preserves the plain face of the original text. It works as extended reading on Verne, or for English reading practice and study of nineteenth-century popular literature. It is best read after Verne's representative long novels, as supplementary material for understanding the author's thematic range rather than as a first choice for beginners.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Chinese readers who have read Verne's representative long novels and want to expand into his lesser-known works
Teachers and students who need a public-domain English text for extensive reading or literature classroom materials
General readers interested in nineteenth-century adventure narrative and English translations of French literature
Enthusiasts studying the dissemination of Verne's works and Project Gutenberg electronic texts

Not a good fit for

Beginner readers expecting a modern translation preface, detailed notes, or an introduction
Readers unaccustomed to English public-domain etexts who need print-style layout
Readers seeking a systematic account of Verne's life and creative background

Reading tips

Read one of Verne's representative long novels first to establish context, then use this book as extended reading so you do not lose direction from the lack of notes.
As you read, note geographical clues and characters' decisions, and observe how Verne uses setting to drive the plot.
If using it for English study, read one chapter a day and organize new vocabulary; do not chase speed.
Check the Project Gutenberg page to confirm edition information and avoid confusing the plot with other translations.

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FAQ

Which work by Verne is this book?

The materials show only the title Abandoned and the author Jules Verne; it is an English electronic text released by Project Gutenberg and classified under French literature. The materials provide no more detailed plot or original-title information, so rely on the edition information marked on the Project Gutenberg page and do not infer the content from the title alone.

Will it be hard to read without notes or an introduction?

The difficulty comes mainly from nineteenth-century English expression and the lack of background explanation, not from the text being obscure in itself. You can first learn about Verne's common themes, then read chapter by chapter; there is no need to verify every place name or scientific term, as long as you maintain overall understanding. For classroom use, teachers can supplement maps and author background.

Is this book suitable for learning English?

It can serve as extensive reading material, but it is not suitable for complete beginners. The text is a public-domain English ebook with nineteenth-century sentence patterns and fairly literary vocabulary. It is better used by readers with intermediate or higher English reading ability, together with vocabulary notes and chapter summaries, for steadier results.

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About the author

Jules Verne Author · French · 1828–1905

Jules Verne (1828–1905) was a French author born in Nantes and died in Amiens, and is regarded as one of the founders of modern science fiction. He excelled at combining scientific knowledge, geographical exploration, and adventure narratives, drawing readers with precise detail and imaginative journeys. His representative works include Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas, Around the World in Eighty Days, and From the Earth to the Moon, with themes such as submarine voyages and global travel enjoying wide circulation. The library holds 141 of his works, reflecting the sheer volume and reach of his writing. His novels often center on exploring unknown worlds against the backdrop of nineteenth-century scientific progress, and have had a profound influence on later science fiction and adventure literature.