Jules Verne died
On March 24, 1905, Jules Verne died.
Verne is credited with laying the groundwork for what is now considered science-fiction writing.
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Jules Verne (1828-1905) Photographer Atelier Nada / Image courtesy Bibliothèque nationale de France, Department of Prints and Photography,
Michel Strogoff, Of the Earth in the Moon, Around the World in 80 Days, 5 Weeks in a Balloon,
Journey to the Center of the Earth and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
From the series Jules Verne Stories
La Poste, France released the set May 28, 2005 on the anniversary of his death
After Agatha Christie, Jules Verne is commonly considered to be the second most translated author in the world. Since the 1950s, his novels have become incredibly popular with wide audiences in countries all over the world. Scholars believe that he has had his novels translated into around 150 languages. Some of his best-known novels have been subject to various translations, including Around the World in Eighty Days, Journey to the Center of the Earth, and The Mysterious Island. 8 Fascinating Facts about Jules Verne | Book Analysis
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