Journey to the Centre of the Earth and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

‘Journey to the center of the Earth’ is a classic novel by Jules Verne (8th February 1828 – 24th March 1905). he was a French novelist poet and playwright. Firstly this classic Science fiction novel was published in French in 1864. Verne’s innovation was the concept of the prehistoric realm. Actually he developed a passion for travelling and adventure at an early age. He wrote a series of best-selling adventure novels. ‘Twenty thousand leagues under the seas’ ‘around the world in eighty days’. it also includes– ‘journey to center of the Earth’ ‘from the Earth to the moon’ ‘the mysterious island’ ‘off on a comet’. Verne has put his best efforts for this novella distinction based on well-researched Victorian Science. The journey begins in Hamburg Germany where Axel lives with his uncle. Its main Theme is perseverance toward a larger goal and the power of Earth. The main character in the story revolves around Prof. Otto Lidenbrock who believes there are volcanic tubes that reach to the center of the Earth. So he starts the journey along with his nephew Axel and their guide Hans. On their way there are many adventures and also many natural hazards. Many hangers including cave-ins sub-polar Tornadoes an underground ocean and interestingly imaginary prehistoric creatures. They get a code and start working on that. With their tireless efforts they crack the codes and find a passage to the center of the Earth via the crater of snaefells jökull. They reach the right crater at the bottom of the crater they encounter many dangers. Unfortunately they take a wrong turn where there is a scarcity of water. But their guide helps them by tapping into a stream of water. So as such there are many interesting episodes during their journey. At one place they all get separated but due to acoustic phenomenon they reunite. Even they face a Lightning storm. As they are on a raft. After spending so much time their raft reverses its direction and rises inside a volcanic Chimney that ultimately throws them into the open air. Though they all become unconscious. When they regain consciousness they come to know that they have been ejected from a volcanic island located in Sicily. After this they all (trio) return to Germany. Prof. Lidenbrock is welcomed as one of the great scientists of the day. To whom Axel married? And what happened to their guide Hans? Everything will be revealed only after going through the complete novel. One of the best classic Science fiction and adventure novel full of innovations which will surely take everyone to the fantasy world.. The Adventures of Tom SawyerMark Twain the author was an American Writer & Humorist. His real name is “Samuel Longhorne Clemens”. Mark Twain is the pen name. His notable works are “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” & “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn”. In his credit there are 28 books and numerous Sketches & Short stories. ‘The Adventures of Tom Sawyer’ came out in 1869. It features one of the best-loved characters in American fiction. Mark Twain’s famous short stories are: ‘The War Prayer’ ‘A Dog’s Tale’ ‘Eve’s Diary’ ‘A Ghost Story’ ‘Luck’ ‘Advice to little Girls’ ‘Cannibalism in the Cars’ and lot many… This novel is about a boy growing up along the Mississippi River. Tom Sawyer has several adventures after with his friend Huckleberry Finn. An Excerpt: “Tom falls in love with Becky Thatcher a new girl in town wins the admiration of the judge in the church by obtaining the Bible as a prize but reveals his ignorance when he is unable to answer basic questions about Scripture. Tom pursues Becky eventually persuading her to get engaged by kissing him. Their romance soon collapses when she discovers that Tom was engaged to another school girl…” The book has been widely adapted into feature films and Television Series. A must-have book for everyone.