Meridiana by Jules Verne (1865)

Name: Meridiana
Author: Jules Verne

The story revolves around a young woman who becomes embroiled in a plot to steal a valuable treasure from the Mediterranean Sea. She must navigate a complex web of intrigue and deception to uncover the truth behind the treasure's existence and prevent it from falling into the wrong hands. Along the way, she encounters a cast of characters including pirates, smugglers, and corrupt officials who will stop at nothing to claim the treasure for themselves.

By Jules Verne · First published 1865 · Genre: Adventure, Science Fiction, Fantasy · 23 chapters · 70,613 words

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On the 27th of January, 1854, two men lay stretched at the foot of an immense weeping willow, chatting, and at the same time watching most attentively the waters of the Orange River. This river, the Groote of the Dutch, and the Gariep of the Hottentots, may well vie with the other three great arteries of Africa -- the Nile, the Niger, and the Zambesi. Like those, it has its periodical risings, its rapids and cataracts. Travellers whose names are known over part of its course, Thompson, Alexander, and Burchell, have each in their turn praised the clearness of its waters, and the beauty of its shores.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Jules Verne
Date: 1865 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Travel Literature
Length: 70,613 words
Structure: 23 chapters, 756 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

Adventure — The plot involves exploration and travel, central to the narrative.
Science Fiction — Incorporates speculative elements and technological advancements.
Fantasy — Includes imaginative and fantastical elements within the story.
Historical Fiction — Set against a backdrop of historical events and contexts.