Twenty Thousand Leagues (Pb) (Select Classics)

‘The sea is everything…Its breath is pure and healthy. It is an immense desert, where man is never lonely, for he feels life stirring on all sides.’

Fascinated with the wonders of the sea, Professor Pierre Aronnax, a marine biologist, along with his loyal servant Conseil and the harpooner Ned Land, embarks on an expedition to search for a sea monster.

Their missions lead them to discover a technologically advanced submarine called the Nautilus, commanded by the enigmatic Captain Nemo.

The further Professor Pierre travels into the depths of the sea, his inner conflicts surface to life, as he releases ultimately his soul was seeking refuge from a world, he believed had wronged him.

The mesmerizing underwater world with exotic marine life and breathtaking landscapes is the perfect getaway for both Professor Pierre and the reader. The silence and calm invoke reflection into what is one’s purpose in life; and how must nature and humans share the planet. A thoughtful and cathartic read for all ages.