A la suite d'un pari avec les membres de son club, Phileas Fogg, accompagné de son domestique Passe-Partout, s'embarque pour un tour du monde en 80 jours. Nous sommes en 1872... Gagnera t'il son pari?
The narrative follows Michael Strogoff as he embarks on a perilous journey across Siberia to deliver a crucial message to the Russian Czar's brother. Unlike Verne's typical science fiction, this story is grounded in realism, showcasing the challenges and dangers faced during his mission. Through themes of bravery and loyalty, the tale highlights the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
Around the World in Eighty Days (1873) relates the hair-raising journey made as a wager by the Victorian gentleman Phileas Fogg, who succeeds - but only just! - in circling the globe within eighty days. The dour Fogg's obsession with his timetable is complemented by the dynamism and versatility of his French manservant, Passepartout, whose talent for getting into scrapes brings colour and suspense to the race against time.