20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

Jules Verne

Aug 2011 · Penguin Random House Audio · Narrated by James Frain

About this audiobook

An American frigate, tracking down a ship-sinking monster, faces not a living creature but an incredible invention -- a fantastic submarine commanded by the mysterious Captain Nemo.  Suddenly a devastating explosion leaves just three survivors, who find themselves prisoners inside Nemo's death ship on an underwater odyssey around the world from the pearl-laden waters of Ceylon to the icy dangers of the South Pole . . .as Captain Nemo, one of the greatest villians ever created, takes his revenge on all society.



More than a marvelously thrilling drama, this classic novel, written in 1870, foretells with uncanny accuracy the inventions and advanced technology of the twentieth century and has become a literary stepping-stone for generations of science fiction writers.

Ratings and reviews

Best audio book ever!!! I've already read this book six times (my favorite book in the world), but I wanted to listen to it while I drive and work. I've never listened to an audiobook before this one, and I am so glad I found a spectacular reading!!! Absolutely does right by my favorite work of scifi! Thank you!!!

About the author

Jules Verne (1828-1905) was the author of Journey to the Center of the Earth, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, and other scientific adventures.