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La novela de aventuras tiene en Julio Verne su expresión más acabada: aventuras para niños, para jóvenes y también, ¿por qué no?, para adultos cuya sed por lo desconocido les lleva a libros que abren mundos nuevos, situaciones en las que más de uno se ha soñado como protagonista. En Escuela de Robinsones, Julio Verne actualiza el mito de Robinson, situando a dos náufragos en una isla donde han de proveer a sus necesidades apenas sin otros instrumentos que sus dos manos: la supervivencia que consiguen ambos protagonistas se ve amenazada por los peligros que la naturaleza -aunque sea una naturaleza falseada y fingida- les ofrece: desde tribus caníbales hasta fieras amenazadoras que hacen, en el último episodio de la novela, una pesadilla de la que será la postrer noche de los dos personajes - y de un indígena que se ha unido a ellos, como Viernes en Robinson Crusoe - en la isla.

Nearly a century before space travel captured the imaginations of science-fiction writers and readers, Jules Verne envisioned an incident in which a comet impact in the vicinity of Gibraltar sends a piece of the Earth on a two-year trip around the solar system. Thirty-six unsuspecting individuals of various nationalities are swept away by the collision. The tension builds as they struggle to understand what has happened and to cope with their new environment. The involuntary travelers are forced to put aside their differences to survive in an increasingly frigid atmosphere and to try to find their way home. Verne's passion for travel and his interest in space exploration are reflected in this rollicking adventure, which is further elevated by his gift for creating a dramatic narrative and realistic personalities. This edition of Off on a Comet! features illustrations from the original French publication that complement the author's droll observations of his contemporaries' superstitions and foibles.

The book has been meticulously reformatted and retyped to ensure clarity and readability for contemporary readers. Recognized for its historical significance, it has been republished in a modern format to preserve its legacy for future generations. This edition emphasizes the importance of maintaining classic literature while providing an accessible reading experience, free from the limitations of scanned copies.