Jules Verne's Around the World in Eighty Days: From 1872 Serial to Global Phenomenon
In 1872, Jules Verne penned Il giro del mondo in ottanta giorni, which was serialized in Le Temps from December 6 to December 22. The excitement surrounding the story led to wagers on the journey of the main character, Phileas Fogg. A complete edition was published on January 30, 1873. Some readers, including Mrs. Bisland, attempted Verne's route, finishing it in 79 days. In 1889, Nellie Bly completed her own trip around the world in 72 days, later improving her record to 66 days. Verne was inspired by George Francis Train, who achieved global circumnavigation in 1870. The era’s fascination with aerial photography and airship travel complemented Verne's adventurous narratives, which blend excitement with a love for science and culture.
Fatti principali
- Jules Verne wrote Around the World in Eighty Days in 1872
- The novel was serialized in Le Temps from December 6 to December 22, 1872
- A single volume collecting the serial appeared on January 30, 1873
- Readers placed bets on the fate of Phileas Fogg and his companions
- Mrs. Bisland, an Englishwoman, completed the journey in exactly 79 days
- Nellie Bly circled the globe in 72 days in 1889, winning a wager with The World's editor, later cutting the record to 66 days
- Verne is thought to have been inspired by American journalist George Francis Train, who circumnavigated the globe in 1870
- Félix Tournachon made an inaugural flight of his airship Le Géant, having made the first aerial photograph from a balloon
Entità
Artisti
- Jules Verne
- Phileas Fogg
- Passepartout
- Mrs. Bisland
- Nellie Bly
- George Francis Train
- Félix Tournachon
- Camilla Ghellere
Istituzioni
- Le Temps
- The World
- MIfacciodiCultura
- Artspecialday
Luoghi
- New York
- United States
- Indies
- France