Jules Gabriel Verne was a pioneering French science fiction author who wrote about space, air, and underwater travel before the invention of practical aircraft, submarines, or spacecraft.
His most famous works include Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, Around the World in Eighty Days, and Journey to the Center of the Earth.
Verne is considered a founding father of science fiction alongside H.G. Wells.
His novels blend scientific knowledge with imaginative speculation, often featuring fantastic voyages and technological innovations.
Verne's works have been widely translated and adapted into films, cementing his legacy as an influential figure in literature and popular culture.
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