One night in the reform club, Phileas Fogg bets his companions that he can travel across the globe in just eighty days. Breaking the well-established routine of his daily life, he immediately sets off for Dover with his astonished valet Passepartout. Passing through exotic lands and dangerous locations, they seize whatever transportation is at hand—whether train or elephant—overcoming set-backs and always racing against the clock.
Around the World in Eighty Days is a classic adventure novel by Jules Verne, first published in 1872. The novel follows the daring journey of Phileas Fogg, a wealthy and eccentric Englishman, who wagers that he can circumnavigate the globe in just 80 days. The novel is filled with excitement, suspense, and vivid descriptions of the various countries and cultures that Fogg encounters along his journey.
The plot begins at the Reform Club in London, where Fogg, a methodical and precise man, engages in a conversation about the possibility of traveling around the world in such a short time. A bet is made, and Fogg agrees to stake a large portion of his fortune that he can complete the journey within 80 days, using the fastest means of transportation available at the time, such as trains, ships, and later even an elephant. Accompanied by his loyal French servant, Passepartout, Fogg sets off on his journey, determined to win the bet and return to London on time.
Throughout the adventure, Fogg and Passepartout face numerous challenges, including delays, natural disasters, and unexpected encounters with individuals such as the beautiful Aouda, whom they rescue from a forced marriage in India. As they travel through various countries, including Egypt, India, Hong Kong, Japan, and the United States, they must navigate cultural differences, political unrest, and treacherous situations.
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