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Set as a sequel to A Trip to the Moon, this novel combines mathematical rigor with whimsical storytelling. The protagonist, Barbicane, embarks on an audacious venture to purchase the North Pole, using an elaborate array of figures that ultimately reveal themselves as a playful deception. Verne's blend of astronomical themes and satirical commentary on human ambition showcases his talent for merging entertainment with intellectual exploration, making this work a fascinating continuation of his imaginative universe.
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Barbicane and Company, Jules Verne
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- Released
- 2004
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- Title
- Barbicane and Company
- Subtitle
- The Purchase of the North Pole
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jules Verne
- Publisher
- Fredonia Books (NL)
- Released
- 2004
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 112
- ISBN13
- 9781410107954
- Category
- Sci-fi and Fantasy
- Description
- Set as a sequel to A Trip to the Moon, this novel combines mathematical rigor with whimsical storytelling. The protagonist, Barbicane, embarks on an audacious venture to purchase the North Pole, using an elaborate array of figures that ultimately reveal themselves as a playful deception. Verne's blend of astronomical themes and satirical commentary on human ambition showcases his talent for merging entertainment with intellectual exploration, making this work a fascinating continuation of his imaginative universe.