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Great Eastern (Steamship) -- Fiction Books
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Jules Verne
A Floating City, and The Blockade Runners
"A Floating City and The Blockade Runners" by Jules Verne is a novel written in the mid-19th century. This work explores the journeys and adventures during a sea voyage aboard the "Great Eastern," a colossal steamship designed to carry passengers across the Atlantic. The narrative follows a variety of characters, including travelers, engineers, and sailors, delving into their hopes and interactions as they navigate their way to America. The opening of "A Floating City" sets the stage for the story, beginning with the narrator's arrival in Liverpool in March 1867, preparing for a voyage on the "Great Eastern." The narrator describes the ship as an engineering marvel, likening it to a floating city, and depicts the chaotic and bustling atmosphere on board as preparations for the journey unfold. As passengers, including the narrator's friend Fabian, embark on this remarkable vessel, the text teases early character dynamics and foreshadows underlying tensions, particularly regarding drastic changes that may emerge within the group. This initial segment establishes not only the ship's significant historical context but also hints at personal stories of ambition and heartbreak intertwined with the broader adventure of crossing the Atlantic.
Jules Verne
Veden päällä liikkuva kaupunki
"Veden päällä liikkuva kaupunki" by Jules Verne is a novel written in the late 19th century, showcasing Verne's characteristic blend of adventure and scientific exploration. The story centers around the "Great Eastern," a gigantic steamship that represents both the marvels of engineering and the perils of technological ambition as it prepares to make a voyage across the Atlantic, carrying various passengers and those involved in its operations. At the start of the novel, the narrator arrives in Liverpool, excited about the upcoming journey on the Great Eastern. He describes the ship as more than just a vessel—it's a floating city—detailed with its impressive construction and the bustling activity around it as preparations for departure are underway. The excitement is palpable as passengers and crew anticipate the launch, promising both adventure and encounters with various human emotions and ambitions, all set against the backdrop of the ship's grandiosity and its ominous reputation in maritime history. As the story unfolds, we meet various characters, including the captain and the narrator's friend, signifying the blend of personal narratives within the larger journey, hinting at the challenges that lie ahead.
Jules Verne
Une ville flottante
"Une ville flottante" by Jules Verne is a novel published in 1871. An unnamed narrator crosses the Atlantic aboard the Great Eastern, a gigantic steamship carrying thousands of passengers like a floating city. During the voyage, he encounters his friend Captain McElwin, who searches for his fiancée—a woman driven mad after being forced to marry his rival. The turbulent journey brings dramatic confrontations, violent storms, and unexpected turns aboard this massive yet fragile vessel crossing the ocean.
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