Paris in the 20th Century

Paris in the 20th Century (Paris au XX:e siècle) is a novel by Jules Verne written in 1863, it is about a young man who lives in a world of glass skyscrapers, high-speed trains, gas-powered automobiles, calculators, and a worldwide communications network, yet cannot find happiness, and comes to a tragic end. Hetzel thought the novel's pessimism would damage Verne's then booming career, and suggested he wait 20 years to publish it. Verne put the manuscript in a safe, where it was discovered by his great-grandson in 1989. It was finally published in 1994.

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Jules Verne - 1863 - Skyscraper - Calculator - 1989 - 1994

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