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This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Castle of the Carpathians by Jules Verne, which is set in Transylvania, Romania and tells the story of the mysterious and frightening things that begin to occur at an abandoned castle. The villagers are terrified as nobody knows what is causing these sudden, strange happenings in this supernatural tale of revenge and jealousy. The novel is thought to have inspired Dracula by Bram Stoker, which as released just a few years after Verne's work. Despite this, it is actually the genre of science fiction in which Verne is considered to have been most influential, and he is sometimes even called the "Father of Science Fiction". He is the second most-translated author in the world.
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• Key themes and symbols
• Questions for further reflection
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Castle of the Carpathians by Jules Verne, which is set in Transylvania, Romania and tells the story of the mysterious and frightening things that begin to occur at an abandoned castle. The villagers are terrified as nobody knows what is causing these sudden, strange happenings in this supernatural tale of revenge and jealousy. The novel is thought to have inspired Dracula by Bram Stoker, which as released just a few years after Verne's work. Despite this, it is actually the genre of science fiction in which Verne is considered to have been most influential, and he is sometimes even called the "Father of Science Fiction". He is the second most-translated author in the world.
Find out everything you need to know about The Castle of the Carpathians in a fraction of the time!
This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
• A complete plot summary
• Character studies
• Key themes and symbols
• Questions for further reflection
Why choose BrightSummaries.com?
Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you in your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.
See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!
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The Castle of the Carpathians by Jules Verne (Book Analysis) - Bright Summaries
French novelist
Born in Nantes in 1828
Died in Paris in 1905
Notable work:
Journey to the Centre of the Earth (1864), novel
Around the World in Eighty Days (1873), novel
The Mysterious Island (1874), novel
Born in Nantes in 1828, Jules Verne initially began studying law before turning to writing in 1852, publishing a play and several novels. His friendship with adventurer Jacques Arago (French author and explorer) led him to cross paths with other explorers and scientists of the time. His first novel Five Weeks in a Balloon (1863) was a huge hit, and marked the beginning of his Extraordinary Voyages series which is made up of 18 short stories and 65 novels, including Journey to
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