Léon Benett Libros

Cesta kolem světa za osmdesát dní (1873, Le tour du monde en quatre–vingts jours) je dobrodružný román francouzského spisovatele Julesa Verna z jeho cyklu Podivuhodné cesty (Les Voyages extraordinaires). Díky napínavému ději a spádu vypravování se jedná o jednu z nejoblíbenějších Vernových knih. Do češtiny byl román přeložen již roku 1873 jako druhá Vernova kniha.

This novel involves how Joam Garral, a ranch owner who lives near the Peruvian-Brazilian border on the Amazon River, is forced to travel down-stream when his past catches up with him. Most of the novel is situated on a large jangada (a Brazilian timber raft) that is used by Garral and his family to float to Belém at the river's mouth. Many aspects of the raft, scenery, and journey are described in detail.

The French inventor Thomas Roch develops an explosive of previously unattainable explosive power, the effect of which breaks him up psychologically and he is then sent to a mental hospital. This is regarded as a showcase institution and is repeatedly visited by well-known people, including Count d'Artigas, who wants to get his hands on the super explosive himself. Roch and his keeper are kidnapped by d'Artigas to help him with his diabolical plans...

The descriptions of the quaint villagers of Werst, their costumes, manner of living, and belief in the supernatural world would in themselves prove an interesting narrative, but when coupled with the exciting adventures of Nic Deck, the two Counts, the cowardly Doctor, and the beautiful La Stilla, the story is undoubtedly one of the most enchanting ever offered. This mysterious tale takes place in the area, which in just a few years would become known as Dracula's homeland. Jules Verne has the knack of it. He knows how to make the scientifically romantic story. You might not know what a "nyctalop" was, but if you saw one flapping his wings around the dark fortress in the Carpathians, you would run for it, as did Nic Deck. Orfanik is head conjurer, and in his trial he explains how he brought into play for a wicked purpose a variety of ingenious inventions.

Román Malý Dobráček je pro tvorbu Julese Vernea naprosto netypický. Stojí za ním tklivý příběh sirotka tonoucího v bídě Irska poloviny 19. století, přičemž čtenář, který by nevěděl, že jde o Verneovo dílo, mohl by se domnívat, že čte jeden z románů anglického spisovatele Charlese Dickense. Nicméně Jules Verne grandiózné vykresluje osudy Malého Dobráčka, sirotka,jeho strastiplné dětství, a mnohdy šokující poměry panující na ostrově. Příběh patří k nejméně vydávaným románům Julese Vernea v našich zemích.

Set against the backdrop of the diamond-rich Griqualand in South Africa, Victor Cyprien, a French engineer, is determined to win the heart of Alice, the daughter of landowner Mr. Watkins. Faced with competition from wealthier suitors, he initially works a diamond claim but is inspired by Alice to return to his chemistry roots. His successful synthesis of a 243-carat diamond, "The Star of the South," leads to a thrilling quest when the diamond is stolen, prompting Victor and three rivals to embark on a journey across South Africa to recover it.

A steadfast character embarks on an unconventional journey, refusing to pay a tax to cross the Bosphorus by boat. Instead, Keraban chooses to traverse the land surrounding the Black Sea, showcasing his determination and resourcefulness. This adventure highlights themes of defiance and the lengths one will go to uphold personal principles.