About this book
Reis naar de Maan in 28 Dagen en 12 Uren by Jules Verne launches listeners into a wildly inventive, tongue-in-cheek voyage that helped define modern science fiction. When the American Civil War ends and arms manufacture dwindles, one ingenious entrepreneur channels his skills into building a colossal cannon aimed at the Moon—an audacious premise that Verne treats with both technical curiosity and playful satire.
Part adventure, part scientific thought-experiment, the novel blends meticulous 19th-century astronomical speculation with social commentary on ambition, technology, and national pride. Verne’s dry humor and attention to mechanical detail recreate the era’s understanding of space while inviting readers to marvel at how imagination can outpace contemporary science. The narrative captures the spirit of the 1870s: confident in progress, fascinated by the heavens, and delightfully skeptical of human hubris.
Ideal for listeners who love classic science fiction, historical speculative fiction, or clever Victorian-era satire, this audiobook offers a charming, thought-provoking escape. Tune in for Verne’s masterful mix of technical wonder and wit—a quintessential experience for anyone curious about the roots of modern space storytelling.
