Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea

Jules Gabriel Verne, a pioneering French author, significantly shaped the science-fiction genre with his imaginative tales of adventure and exploration. His notable works include A Journey to the Centre of the Earth and Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, where he envisioned travel through space, air, and underwater long before such technologies existed. Often called the "Father of science fiction," he is the second most translated author in history, with numerous adaptations of his stories into films, showcasing his enduring influence on literature and cinema.