Jules Verne
Around the Moon is a classic science fiction novel by Jules Verne, published in 1870. It serves as a direct sequel to the author's book From the Earth to the Moon (De la Terre à la Lune). The work tells the story of three explorers who, after being launched into space in a massive cannon shell, fail to land on the Moon and are left stranded in orbit around the satellite, followed by their adventures in returning to Earth.
A struggle for survival and reclaiming control of their trajectory for three travelers inside a giant man-made shell, who, due to a deviation during launch, fail to land on the Moon and enter orbit in the cruel void of space, dealing with depleting oxygen, freezing space temperatures, and the laws of gravity.
Inside a massive cylindrical aluminum projectile launched from Florida, traveling through the space between Earth and the Moon, and subsequently orbiting the Moon. At the end of the story, at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean off the American coast.
Late 1860s (The journey takes place between December 1st and December 29th). The period following the American Civil War.
The sharp contrast between the friendly, witty, and warm dialogues inside a narrow, enclosed shell and the cold, silent, deadly, and boundless darkness of space surrounding it. A tense yet awe-inspiring setting where human intelligence faces the ruthless laws of nature.
An omniscient, third-person external narrator who occasionally intervenes to explain scientific data directly to the reader. The tone is as academic as it is exciting, and at times satirical.
Newton's laws of universal gravitation prevail. Gravity, the absence of friction, centrifugal force, atmospheric refraction, and space temperatures near absolute zero are the fundamental physical rules of the story. There is no sound in a vacuum, and objects ejected from the shell travel alongside it at the same speed.
The Industrial Revolution and the 19th-century scientific enlightenment, a period of great technological breakthrough and enthusiasm. A cultural backdrop where American society is distinguished by its audacity, entrepreneurship, and practicality, and the idea of achieving the impossible leads the masses.
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Michel Ardan's cheerfulness, artistic imagination, and humorous nature balance Barbicane's overly logical, serious, and cool-headed reliance on scientific calculations. They hold deep respect and love for each other.
"- You described it very well! shouted Barbicane. You know, Michel, as an artist, you are quite intelligent!"
Having been major rivals and enemies in the past, this pair achieves perfect team harmony inside the shell after honestly settling their disputes. Both are rational and math-focused; there is an equal intellectual weight and a perfect partnership between them.
"- In the meantime, Barbicane was also suggesting that if he thought about it a bit, Nicholl could have also found this formula."
Nicholl's rigid realism and silence constantly create a playful friction with Ardan's chatter and impulsiveness. Although Nicholl sometimes cannot tolerate Ardan's nonsense, he harbors sincere affection for him.
"- As if that could happen! cried Michel... Nicholl and Barbicane paid no heed to Michel Ardan's jokes."
Maston holds a near-worshipful respect and admiration for the club president. In his eyes, there is no chance that Barbicane's plans could go wrong; Barbicane provides him with confidence as a leader, and he is ready to die for Barbicane.
"- J.-T. Maston didn't even want to hear the word return. At the very least, he was unwilling to leave there without seeing the graves of his friends."
Although both are scientists or fervent observers, they argue and wager endlessly at the telescope due to their differing beliefs about the status of the shell.
"- That is the shell you see! J.-T. Maston kept saying. - No, it is not! replied Belfast."
Ardan attributes a human-like character to the pet dog, talks to it constantly, and relies on it as a source of joy and a companion on the dangerous journey.
"- Come, Diana, come my girl! My daughter whose name will be mentioned in the hunting chronicles..."
In deep-sea ocean measurements and the operation to search for the projectile, there is a professional chain of command, yet one characterized by mutual respect and courtesy.
"- Lie down, sir, lie down! replied Lieutenant Bronsfield with the utmost politeness."
Ardan feels a deep sense of conscience and responsibility for his dog, Satellite (Uydu), who was gravely injured during the projectile's launch, and after its death, releases it into space with great sorrow.
"I would give an arm for one of my poor Satellite's paws!"
