Around the World in 80 Days

The novel begins in London where Phileas Fogg and his newly hired French valet Passepartout embark on their extraordinary journey. They encounter various obstacles and adventures as they travel across continents and oceans using various means of transportation including trains steamships and even an elephant. Throughout their journey Fogg and Passepartout face challenges such as delays conflicts and attempts to thwart their progress. The novel showcases the cultural diversity and landscapes of the places they visit including Egypt India Hong Kong and the United States. While Fogg remains stoic and determined to win the wager Passepartout adds a touch of humor and unpredictability to the story. Along the way they are pursued by Detective Fix who mistakenly believes Fogg to be a bank robber. Around the World in 80 Days is an adventure novel that captures the excitement and anticipation of global exploration during the 19th century. It reflects Vernes fascination with technological advancements travel and the shrinking of the world due to rapid transportation. The novel combines elements of adventure suspense and a touch of romance. It explores themes of perseverance determination and the ability to adapt to unforeseen circumstances.