Ticket No. 9672

Jules VerneProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.5

Word count: 277K words
Chapters: 28

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.Ticket No. "9672" by Jules VerneAuthor: Verne, Jules, 1828-1905,Language: English, Class: PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Release Date: Sep 26, 2004

Editor's review

This is a novella by Jules Verne, released free in English as an eBook via Project Gutenberg. Verne is known for scientific fantasy and adventure narratives; this book's title revolves around a numbered ticket, featuring typical suspense setup and plot drive, suitable for readers wanting an initial encounter with Verne's less famous works. The eBook is easy to search, copy, and read on the go, especially suited for fragmented reading on phones or e-readers. Note that public-domain eBooks usually lack notes, introductions, and illustrations from modern translations, and version information is brief, so readers must supplement background themselves. If readers expect the grand sci-fi spectacle of Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas, this book may seem smaller in scope; but as an entry point to understanding Verne's novella and short-story output, it still has value. It is advisable to read the opening chapters first to judge whether the narrative pace suits your taste before deciding to read through.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers looking to expand their Verne reading beyond the major works
Those who prefer suspense and adventure plots and can accept novella-length works
People needing free English public-domain eBooks for classroom or self-study
English learners accustomed to fragmented reading on electronic devices

Not a good fit for

Readers who only want Verne's most famous sci-fi novels
Readers needing notes and introductions from modern Chinese translations
Readers impatient with 19th-century narrative pacing

Reading tips

Read the first two or three chapters first to judge whether the suspense setup and narrative pace appeal to you.
Jot down key clues about characters and the ticket while reading to help clarify the plot.
Read alongside other Verne novellas and short stories to observe common patterns in his adventure narratives.
Those with basic English skills should use dictionary tools; there is no need to look up every word.

About the publisher

Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

Project Gutenberg is a digital publishing project focused on public-domain ebooks. Its publishing direction centers on classic literary works whose copyright has expired, covering genres such as poetry, drama, fiction, and epic. Representative books include Lyrical Ballads by Wordsworth and Coleridge, Proust's Du côté de chez Swann, Shakespeare's Macbeth and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Homer's The Iliad, Dante's La Divina Comèdia: Purgatòri, Cervantes's The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, and Grahame's The Wind in the Willows. Its author resources consist mainly of classic Western writers such as Wordsworth, Proust, Shakespeare, Homer, Dante, Cervantes, Grahame, and Tolstoy. Its publishing feature is the provision of freely accessible ebooks in EPUB and Kindle formats; it is not a traditional publisher, and publicly available information is limited.

FAQ

Is this book in Chinese or English?

According to the information, this book is an English eBook released by Project Gutenberg, in English, classified under French literature. It is not a modern Chinese translation, and reading it requires some English proficiency.

Will reading be difficult without an introduction from a modern translation?

Public-domain eBooks usually lack notes and introductions, but Verne's narrative is relatively straightforward; the main obstacles are vocabulary and historical context. Read the opening first to judge difficulty, and use a dictionary or background materials as needed.

Is it suitable as an introductory Verne read?

It can serve as supplementary reading but may not be the best starting point. If you haven't read Verne's major works, start with a more famous novel first, then return to this book to appreciate his novella and short-story output.

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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.