Robur the Conqueror
Robur the Conqueror
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • 1880s
2006
Adult
12-18 years
Super Short Summary
In Jules Verne's Robur the Conqueror, individuals from the Weldon Institute, a group that promotes lighter-than-air travel, encounter Robur, an aviator who designs a heavier-than-air flying machine. Robur challenges prevailing aviation beliefs, embarking on an aerial journey that demonstrates his invention's capabilities, expanding their perspectives on flight technology.
Adventurous
Fantastical
Exciting
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Robur the Conqueror by Jules Verne offers a thrilling journey of technological ambition with a visionary protagonist. Critics praise Verne's imaginative foresight and engaging storytelling. However, some note the dated scientific aspects and less developed characters. Despite this, the novel remains a captivating example of Verne's influence on science fiction.
Who Should Read Robur the Conqueror?
A reader who enjoys Robur the Conqueror likely appreciates adventurous tales with innovative science fiction elements. Fans of Verne's Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and H.G. Wells' The War of the Worlds would find this novel compelling, drawn to its imaginative exploration of technology and human ingenuity.
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Novel • Fiction
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • 1880s
2006
Adult
12-18 years
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