Léon Benett Books

Los protagonistas de Dos años de vacaciones son quince jóvenes de distintas nacionalidades abandonados en una isla y luchando por la vida. Las diferencias de nacionalidad integran un conjunto de agudas y profundas reflexiones de orden psicológico que contribuyen tanto a amenizar el relato como a identificar al lector con los protagonistas. Verne sugiere una situación conflictiva para un grupo de niños, en donde se prueba que el valor y la inteligencia de éstos los ayudan a triunfar frente a dificultades, peligros y responsabilidades muy superiores a las comunes en su edad.

Der Roman »Mathias Sandorf«, eine Geschichte des Widerstandes der Magyaren gegen die Vorherrschaft der Habsburger innerhalb der k. und k.-Monarchie. Der Anführer Mathias Sandorf wurde in die Festung von Pazin verbracht und dort festgehalten. Für die Schergen ein sicherer Ort, über einem Felsvorsprung gelegen, der eine Flucht von vornherein scheinbar ausschloß.

Všem známá kniha o tom, jak se Fileas Fogg vsází s členy reformního klubu, že je možné objet celý svět za 80 dní. Jeho plán se všem zdá absurdní, avšak o tom zda se mu to podaří se dočtete v této výborné knize, která v sobě skrývá napětí, dobrodružství a spoustu dalšího.

The story revolves around two heirs, Dr. Francois Sarrasin and Professor Schultz, who inherit a vast fortune from an Indian Begum. Sarrasin's vision leads him to create Frankville, an idealistic community in the U.S., while Schultz's Steeltown focuses on weapon production, highlighting their conflicting ideologies. As their projects develop, tensions arise, setting the stage for a dramatic clash between their contrasting philosophies and the consequences of their choices.

Jules Verne, often hailed as the father of modern science fiction, began his writing career after a tumultuous youth, including a brief stint at sea. His breakthrough came with "Five Weeks in a Balloon," which showcased his talent for blending adventure with scientific accuracy. This led to a series of iconic novels like "Journey to the Center of the Earth" and "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea," establishing him as a beloved author whose works have captivated millions globally.

In this classic adventure by Jules Verne, a dangerous buccaneer seeks a weapon of mass destruction, and must be stopped before disaster strikes. Verne, a renowned French novelist, is celebrated for his impactful contributions to adventure and science fiction literature.

Back from the dead: the first ever zombie story Before there was Dracula, there was The Castle in Transylvania. In its first new translation in over 100 years, this is the first book to set a gothic horror story, featuring people who may or may not be dead, in Transylvania. In a remote village cut off from the outside world by the dark mountains of Transylvania, the townspeople have come to suspect that supernatural forces must be responsible for the menacing apparitions emanating from the castle looming over them. But a visiting young count scoffs at their fears. He vows to liberate the villagers by pitting his reason against the forces of superstition – until he sees his dead beloved walking the halls of the castle….

V knize jsou zařazeny dva Vernovy romány, jež sice vznikly v časovém odstupu téměř čtvrt století, ale mají téhož hrdinu. V prvním (Robur Dobyvatel) vylíčil zápas vědce o důkaz, že budoucnost nepatří balónům, nýbrž letadlům, a v druhém (Pán světa) Roburův pokus o ovládnutí světa pomocí záhadného stroje..