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Mentioned in 12 episodes

Around the World in 80 Days

Book • 1873

Jules Verne's "Around the World in 80 Days" follows the adventurous journey of Phileas Fogg, an English gentleman, who wagers he can circumnavigate the globe in 80 days.

Accompanied by his French valet, Passepartout, Fogg embarks on a thrilling race against time, encountering various challenges and exciting adventures along the way.

The novel explores themes of adventure, determination, and the clash between tradition and modernity.

Verne's detailed descriptions of different cultures and landscapes add to the story's immersive quality.

The novel's enduring popularity stems from its captivating plot and timeless themes.

Mentioned by

Marielle Segarra

Christian Angermayer

Marcus du Sautoy

Larry Alex Taunton

Dr. Sandra Hazelip

Mentioned in 12 episodes

Mentioned by

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when discussing the importance of rules and routines, drawing parallels to the structured lifestyle of characters in the book.

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Mentioned by

Marielle Segarra

as one of her favorite books as a child.

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Mentioned by

Christian Angermayer

when discussing the optimism of the elites between 1850 and 1910.

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Mentioned by

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as one of the real children's classics he has fond memories of being read.

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Mentioned by

Marcus du Sautoy

in the context of Phileas Fogg's journey and the role of games.

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Mentioned by

Thomas Banks

as one of the first authors he liked as a child.

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Mentioned by

Marielle Segarra

as one of her favorite childhood adventure books.

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Mentioned by

Martin Vrana

as one of the adventure books he read as a kid, inspiring his own adventures.

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Mentioned by

Paul Schaefer

as one of the books he finished.

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Mentioned by

Jason Baxter

, who had fun criticizing the character Phileas Fogg while writing his book.

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Mentioned by

Mark Miodownik

in relation to Nelly Bly's journey around the world, inspired by the book.

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Mentioned by

John Candeto

as a book read to his children.

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Mentioned by

Bob Nicholson

when explaining Nellie Bly's attempt to beat Phileas Fogg's fictional record.

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Mentioned by

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as containing the story of Rotherham in the chapter on England.

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Mentioned by

Kent Covington

when discussing Nellie Bly's attempt to circle the globe faster than Phileas Fogg in Jules Verne's novel.

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Mentioned by

Jacke Wilson

as an example of a book with a journey as a central element.

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Mentioned by

Paul Schaefer

, who describes it as wonderful and more interesting than he initially thought.

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Mentioned by

Dr. Sandra Hazelip

as the inspiration for their trip around the world at 81.

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Mentioned by

Larry Alex Taunton

as a book about his travels to 26 countries, making a great Christmas gift.

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