Robur der Sieger by Jules Verne

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Author Verne, Jules, 1828-1905
Uniform Title Robur le conquérant. German
Title Robur der Sieger
Note Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Robur der Sieger" by Jules Verne is a science fiction novel written in the late 19th century. The story introduces a mysterious and powerful character named Robur, who challenges established beliefs about flight and aeronautics. The backdrop features lively debates among enthusiasts of aerial navigation, emphasizing the conflict between advocates of lighter-than-air technology, represented by balloonists, and supporters of heavier-than-air machines. The opening portion of the narrative begins with a duel between two men, an Englishman and an American, sparked by a strange atmospheric phenomenon—a trumpet sound heard from the sky, leaving the scientific and lay communities perplexed. As the story unfolds, the characters grapple with this enigma, leading to the entrance of Robur, whose bold claims and innovative ideas about air travel incite both hostility and intrigue within the Weldon Institute, a club for balloon enthusiasts. The tension escalates as Robur confronts the misconceptions surrounding flight, declaring that true advancement lies not in balloons but in the realm of heavier-than-air flying machines, thereby setting the stage for further conflict and exploration of his revolutionary concepts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Science fiction
Subject Aeronautics -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 15559
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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