About “The Mysterious Island”
This 1874 novel by Jules Verne is a survival story set in the south Pacific Ocean. A group of hot-air balloon castaways struggle to survive on a remote island using modern knowledge. The book is part of a literary tradition started by "Robinson Crusoe," which has influenced survival stories over time. It is considered Verne's contribution to this genre. No film adaptation has fully captured the essence of the book, according to the source.
Book details
- First published
- 1888
- Latest edition
- 2018 · ISBN 9781420958577
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| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| | The Mysterious Island | 2018 | 9781420958577 | Buy on Amazon |
| | The Mysterious Island | 2017 | 9780486820392 | Buy on Amazon |
| Mysterious Island | 2013 | 9780819574565 | Buy on Amazon | |
| | The Mysterious Island | 2009 | 9781101153192 | Buy on Amazon |
| | The Mysterious Island | 2008 | 9781439522547 | Buy on Amazon |
| | The Mysterious Island | 2008 | 9781405842891 | Buy on Amazon |
| | The Mysterious Island | 2008 | 9781606800737 | Buy on Amazon |
| | The Mysterious Island | 2007 | 9781604240566 | Buy on Amazon |
| | The Mysterious Island (Large Print Edition) | 2006 | 9781426433696 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Mysterious Island | 2005 | 9781412139700 | Buy on Amazon |