| Author |
Verne, Jules, 1828-1905 |
| Translator |
Hoey, Frances Cashel, 1830-1908 |
| Uniform Title |
Le Sphinx de Glaces. English
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| Title |
An Antarctic Mystery
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| Alternate Title |
Sphinx of the ice fields
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Norman Wolcott
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| Summary |
"An Antarctic Mystery" by Jules Verne is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a sequel of sorts to Edgar Allan Poe's "The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket," exploring the themes of mystery, adventure, and survival in the desolate regions of the Antarctic. The narrative follows the protagonist, Mr. Jeorling, who is drawn to the enigmatic story of Arthur Pym and the fate of his companions as he embarks on a dangerous journey aboard the schooner Halbrane, captained by the reserved and enigmatic Len Guy. The opening of "An Antarctic Mystery" introduces the reader to the Kerguelen Islands, where Jeorling waits for the arrival of the Halbrane, immersed in geological studies and the local landscape. As he interacts with the innkeeper Mr. Atkins and observes the rugged beauty around him, he expresses his longing to return to America. The narrative sets the stage for Jeorling's connection to the mysterious past of Arthur Gordon Pym, hinting at depths of intrigue and adventure to come as he prepares to board the Halbrane and potentially uncover the fate of Pym and his companion Dirk Peters. The opening chapters effectively establish the tone, setting, and central characters, laying the groundwork for an engaging exploration of the Antarctic's chilling mysteries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Antarctica -- Discovery and exploration -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
10339 |
| Release Date |
Nov 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 4, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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