1.2 (Jules Verne Relevant Dates) Flashcards
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February 8, 1828
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Jules Verne was born in Nantes, France. This date marks his birth.
2
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1850
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began his career as a writer
3
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1852–54
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- wrote several plays
- worked as secretary of the Théâtre Lyrique
4
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1863
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- First sci-fi novel, “Five Weeks in a Balloon” was published.
5
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1865
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- Most famous works, “From the Earth to the Moon” was published.
6
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1870
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- Novel “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea” was published.
7
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1873
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- “Around the World in Eighty Days” was published
- one of Verne’s most beloved adventure novels.
8
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1886
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- Second Phase starts
- Verne’s pessimist (thinks the worst might happen).
- turned away from pro-science tales of exploration and discovery in favour of exploring the dangers of technology
9
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March 24, 1905
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Jules Verne passed away in Amiens, France.
10
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1905 to 1919
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- Jules 3rd phase
- awarded works were published
- fils period
11
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1862 to 1886
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- 1st phase
- positivist period
- made successful novels abt science adventure after his 2nd second novel wasn’t approved by Hetzel in 1863
- went on a trip to NYC and Niagara Falls to to sail to European countries. This has led to recognition
