The Jules Verne Library
Books & Literature
About
The Jules Verne Library invites the listener on a voyage not across oceans or continents, but through the printed page itself. Here are preserved the complete works of Jules Verne, read in full and without interruption, allowing the imagination to travel as it once did - by patience, attention, and wonder. Within these recordings lie submarines that roam the abyss, balloons that survey the globe, and minds that dare to calculate the impossible. Each book is presented entire, as its author conceived it, so that invention, discovery, and adventure may unfold at their proper pace. This is a library for explorers of thought: a place where science dreams aloud, and the future is reached one chapter at a time.
Episodes
- The Mysterious Island Part 3 Chapter 11 - Inexplicable Mystery. Herbert's Convalescence.
In this episode, settlers tend to Herbert's recovery using quinine powder while planning an expedition into Lincoln Island's uncharted west to find convicts and a mysterious guide. Their journey through forests reveals signs of recent pass…
- The Mysterious Island Part 3 Chapter 7 - The Reporter and Pencroft in the Corral
In chapter 7 of The Mysterious Island Part 3, colonists tend to a wounded Herbert while guarding against convicts. The dog Top undertakes a dangerous mission to deliver messages between settlements.
- The Mysterious Island Part 3 Chapter 8 - The Convicts in the Neighborhood of the Corral
Settlers in The Mysterious Island Part 3 Chapter 8 face a new danger from armed convicts. They take refuge in the corral and attend to an injured companion while facing the uncertainties of their island existence.
- The Mysterious Island Part 3 Chapter 9 - No news of Neb. A Proposal.
In Chapter 9 of The Mysterious Island Part 3, the settlers, concerned for Herbert and Ayrton, receive a warning from Neb about convicts invading Prospect Heights. They undertake a dangerous trip to Granite House with Herbert's health in je…
- The Mysterious Island Part 3 Chapter 5 - The Engineer's Declaration.
The episode details the colony's deduction of a mysterious benefactor's aid and their decision to seek him out. They also strategize their approach to hostile castaways, opting for vigilance over conflict, as they continue to fortify their…
- The Mysterious Island Part 3 Chapter 6 - Expeditions Planned. Ayrton at the Corral.
In Chapter 6 of The Mysterious Island Part 3, colonists meticulously plan an island expedition, fortify their settlement, and investigate mysterious intruders. Their efforts are complicated by a communication failure and a concerning incid…
- The Mysterious Island Part 3 Chapter 4 - The Colonists on the Beach.
In this episode, settlers discover the sunken brig Speedy. Salvage efforts reveal valuable cargo and remnants of a torpedo, puzzling them about the ship's inexplicable sinking.
- The Mysterious Island Part 3 Chapter 1 - Lost or Saved? Ayrton Summoned.
Part 3, Chapter 1 of The Mysterious Island finds the castaways, after two and a half years, startled by a brig with a black flag. They must conceal their colony and prepare for a potential conflict with the approaching vessel.
- The Mysterious Island Part 3 Chapter 3 - The Mist Rises. The Engineer's Preparations.
In this episode, settlers devise a strategy of armed posts to conceal their numbers and repel a suspicious pirate brig. They maintain calm vigilance from their rocky stronghold as a tense standoff unfolds.
- The Mysterious Island Part 3 Chapter 2 - Discussions. Presentiments.
A reconnaissance mission reveals a pirate threat to the island's settlers, who must then prepare to defend their home.
- The Mysterious Island Part 2 Chapter 20 - A Night at Sea. Shark Gulf. Confidences.
In Chapter 20 of The Mysterious Island Part 2, the colonists explore a volcanic gulf and encounter mysterious events on Lincoln Island. As winter approaches, an unexpected sighting provides a glimmer of hope.
- The Mysterious Island Part 2 Chapter 18 - Conversation. Cyrus Harding and Gideon Spilett.
In this episode, castaways establish a telegraphic link between Granite House and the corral using handmade equipment. They also engage in farming, hunting, photography, and witness a magical arrival of white sea-birds.
- The Mysterious Island Part 2 Chapter 19 - Recollections of Their Native Land
Part 2, Chapter 19 of The Mysterious Island finds the colonists, after two years of isolation, contemplating rescue and surveying their island. A puzzling discrepancy regarding a past fire observed by the engineer introduces an element of…
- The Mysterious Island Part 2 Chapter 15 - The Return. Discussion.
Chapter 15 of The Mysterious Island Part 2, "The Return," details the arrival of the ship "Bonadventure" with a mysterious castaway. The episode covers Cyrus Harding's efforts to help the castaway recover his reason and humanity through pa…
- The Mysterious Island Part 2 Chapter 16 - A Mystery to be Cleared Up.
Part 2, Chapter 16 of The Jules Verne Library features the reintegration of a tormented stranger as colonists continue their island development. A brave rescue from a wild beast provides a moment of connection and hints at future revelatio…
- The Mysterious Island Part 2 Chapter 17 - Still Alone. The Stranger's Request.
A repentant stranger shares a history of betrayal and exile. The engineer offers friendship, but the stranger chooses solitude, leaving a lost document unresolved.
- The Mysterious Island Part 2 Chapter 13 - Departure Decided Upon. Conjectures.
In "The Mysterious Island Part 2 Chapter 13", colonists from The Jules Verne Library investigate Tabor Island for a castaway, finding signs of habitation but no inhabitants.
- The Mysterious Island Part 2 Chapter 14 - The Inventory. Night. A Few Letters.
While preparing to return to Lincoln Island, Pencroft, Herbert, and Gideon Spilett discover a solitary castaway in a hut on a nearby islet. They resolve to care for him, and despite a tempestuous voyage, a guiding beacon offers hope for th…
- The Mysterious Island Part 2 Chapter 12 - The Rigging of the Vessel
The settlers weather a harsh winter and a fox attack, then successfully launch their vessel, the Bonadventure. During a sea trial, they discover a message in a bottle indicating other castaways nearby.
- The Mysterious Island Part 2 Chapter 11 - Winter. Felling Wood. The Mill.
In "The Mysterious Island Part 2 Chapter 11," colonists creatively use musmon wool for warmth during winter and prepare their ship. An investigation into a peculiar sea-connected well leads to deeper mysteries on the island.
- The Mysterious Island Part 2 Chapter 10 - Boat-Building. Second Crop of Corn.
In Chapter 10 of The Mysterious Island Part 2, settlers construct a boat from fir wood, continue farming, and explore surrounding forests. They discover and utilize a stranded whale, and present Pencroft with a secret gift of tobacco.
- The Mysterious Island Part 2 Chapter 9 - Bad Weather. The Hydraulic Lift.
Part 2, Chapter 9 of The Jules Verne Library details settlers improving Granite House and inventing new devices during bad weather. They also discover a valuable bread-producing plant and a nearby islet, sparking plans for exploration.
- The Mysterious Island Part 2 Chapter 8 - Linen. Shoes of Seal-Leather.
In this chapter, the settlers focus on creating clothing, establishing a corral, and managing island resources. They also reflect on their transition from castaways to colonists while contemplating the mysteries of the island.
- The Mysterious Island Part 2 Chapter 6 - Pencroft's Halloos. A Night in the Chimneys.
In Chapter 6 of The Mysterious Island Part 2, settlers discover their dwelling occupied by quadrumana. After a confrontation, they overcome the apes and welcome an orangutan into their colony.
- The Mysterious Island Part 2 Chapter 7 - Plans. A Bridge Over the Mercy.
In Chapter 7 of The Mysterious Island Part 2, colonists build a movable bridge, surround their plateau with water for defense, and domesticate birds and onagers, enhancing their self-sufficiency.
- The Mysterious Island Part 2 Chapter 4 - Journey to the Coast. Troops of Monkeys.
This episode follows settlers on a journey through a dense forest and along a wild coast, where they observe animals and name natural features. They discover a jaguar's lair and use it as shelter, remaining vigilant against nocturnal threa…
- The Mysterious Island Part 2 Chapter 3 - The Start. The Rising Tide.
In The Mysterious Island Part 2, Chapter 3, settlers explore the Mercy river, noting the island's plant and animal life. They navigate diverse landscapes, observe wildlife, and set up camp near a waterfall.
- The Mysterious Island Part 2 Chapter 5 - Proposal to Return By the Southern Shore
In Chapter 5 of The Mysterious Island Part 2, castaways explore the southern coast and find their airship. Upon returning, they discover something unexpected is missing.
- The Mysterious Island Part 2 Chapter 1 - Conversation on the Subject of the Bullet
Part 2, Chapter 1 of The Mysterious Island discusses the discovery of a bullet, leading the settlers to question if they are alone. They begin constructing a canoe and exploring the island for evidence.
- The Mysterious Island Part 2 Chapter 2 - First Trial of the Canoe. A Wreck on the Coast.
In The Mysterious Island Part 2, Chapter 2, colonists construct a canoe to explore the coast, where they discover a chest containing tools, weapons, and books, suggesting a recent shipwreck.
- The Mysterious Island Part 1 Chapter 22 - Traps. Foxes. Peccaries.
In Chapter 22, settlers on Lincoln Island endure a harsh winter, trapping animals and processing maple sugar. They observe signs of predators and make a discovery during a feast that suggests unseen dangers.
- The Mysterious Island Part 1 Chapter 20 - The Rainy Season. The Question of Clothes.
In The Mysterious Island Part 1, Chapter 20, settlers on Lincoln Island prepare for winter by improving their shelter, hunting, fishing, and making candles. A discovered grain of corn offers hope for future sustenance as they plant it.
- The Mysterious Island Part 1 Chapter 21 - Some Degrees Below Zero.
The settlers experience the first frost, gathering provisions and exploring the island's geography, wildlife, and possible ancient origins during their expedition into the marshes.
- The Mysterious Island Part 1 Chapter 19 - Cyrus Harding's Project. The Rope Ladder.
In chapter 19, settlers transform a natural cavern into a dwelling, complete with a rope ladder. The episode details their expanding provisions, comforts, and exploration of the island's resources as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- The Mysterious Island Part 1 Chapter 16 - The Question of a Dwelling is Again Discussed.
In "The Mysterious Island Part 1 Chapter 16," settlers explore Lincoln Island's northern shores and lakeside to find a more secure refuge from wild creatures and pirates as winter approaches. Their exploration is interrupted by an underwat…
- The Mysterious Island Part 1 Chapter 17 - Visit to the Lake. The Indicating Current.
Cyrus Harding and his companions investigate a dugong's wound and discover a hidden outlet beneath the lake. They successfully use nitro-glycerine to blast through granite, creating a useful cascade for the colony.
- The Mysterious Island Part 1 Chapter 18 - Pencroft Now Doubts Nothing
In Chapter 18, settlers explore a large, natural cavern beneath the island, identifying it as a potential dwelling. They note a mysterious presence in the depths.
- The Mysterious Island Part 1 Chapter 14 - Measuring the Cliff. Latitude of the Island.
This episode details the engineer's use of geometry to measure a cliff's height and pinpoint the island's coordinates. The companions also explore the coast, finding resources and strengthening their camaraderie.
- The Mysterious Island Part 1 Chapter 15 - It Is Decided to Winter on the Island
The settlers of Lincoln Island decide to spend the winter, successfully smelting iron ore with sealskin bellows to forge essential tools. Their exploration of the island's resources aids their progress.
- The Mysterious Island Part 1 Chapter 13 - What is Found Upon Top
This episode covers the settlers' efforts to build essential tools and an oven for pottery on Lincoln Island. They also focus on gathering resources and determining their location through observation, establishing the groundwork for their…
- The Mysterious Island Part 1 Chapter 12 - Regulating the Watches. Pencroft is Satisfied.
In Chapter 12, settlers explore the area around Mount Franklin, noting sulphur springs and wildlife. They are hopeful about using the island's resources to build a lasting home.
- The Mysterious Island Part 1 Chapter 10 - The Engineer's Invention. Volcanic Soil.
In Chapter 10 of The Mysterious Island Part 1, the engineer invents a burning-glass to start a fire. The group undertakes a challenging climb up a volcanic mountain to survey the island, discovering the rugged and mysterious nature of the…
- The Mysterious Island Part 1 Chapter 11 - At the Summit of the Cone
In Chapter 11, the engineer and his companions ascend a volcano to survey the island, mapping bays, capes, and forests. They decide to name their new home Lincoln Island.
- The Mysterious Island Part 1 Chapter 8 - Is Cyrus Harding Living? Neb's Recital.
In The Mysterious Island Part 1 Chapter 8, the group discovers their leader near death on a remote shore. They revive him and then ponder the mysterious circumstances of his arrival and the powerful, storm-altered landscape.
- The Mysterious Island Part 1 Chapter 9 - Cyrus is Here. Pencroft's Attempts.
In Chapter 9, the group experiences dwindling supplies and no fire, but holds hope in Cyrus Harding's engineering skills. Hunters successfully find game, and a strange smoke signal is observed.
- The Mysterious Island Part 1 Chapter 7 - Neb Has Not Yet Returned. A Threatening Night.
In this episode, the castaways endure a storm while searching for their missing companion. They are guided by Top the dog to a refuge, where they finally locate Cyrus Harding.
- The Mysterious Island Part 1 Chapter 4 - Lithodomes. The River's Mouth. The Chimneys.
The Mysterious Island Part 1, Chapter 4 details how two castaways use their knowledge of natural history to find shelter and resources on a rugged coast. They observe their surroundings and plan to create a refuge.
- The Mysterious Island Part 1 Chapter 6 - The Inventory of the Castaways. Expedition to the Forest.
In Chapter 6 of The Mysterious Island Part 1, castaways lacking tools start settling near the Chimneys. They prepare to explore and hunt in the surrounding wild forest, developing simple methods to find food.
- The Mysterious Island Part 1 Chapter 5 - Arranging the Chimneys. How to Procure Fire.
In Chapter 5 of The Mysterious Island Part 1, the castaways find a cave but lose their matches. They manage to start a fire with a single match and eat a meal, reflecting on their leader's disappearance.
- The Mysterious Island Part 1 Chapter 3 - Five O'Clock in the Evening
A small group of castaways, separated by a storm, survey a solitary islet and cross to a larger landmass with granite cliffs and forests. They anxiously search for their lost companion while pondering their uncertain future.