| Author |
Verne, Jules, 1828-1905 |
| Translator |
Ayres, Christovam |
| Uniform Title |
Robur le conquérant. Portuguese
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| Title |
Robur, o Conquistador
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 54.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Júlio Reis, Leonor Silva and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Robur, o Conquistador" by Jules Verne is a science fiction novel written in the late 19th century. The story primarily explores themes of aviation and human innovation, focusing on the character Robur, an engineer who challenges the then-dominant notions of lighter-than-air flight. Through discussions and confrontations with members of a ballooning club, the narrative sets the stage for a clash of ideas about aerial navigation. The opening of the novel introduces a mysterious phenomenon that captivates the public's attention—a strange trumpet sound heard across different continents, leading to widespread speculation and concern. Concurrently, we meet members of the Weldon Institute, a club devoted to the exploration of aerostatic flight, who engage in heated debates about the direction of balloon technology. Amid these discussions, Robur enters and asserts his belief in heavier-than-air flight, sparking outrage among the club members. His bold declarations lead to tension and conflict, ultimately culminating in his abrupt disappearance after a tumultuous confrontation. This sets the stage for future explorations of Robur's ideas and inventions within the context of human aspiration and technological advancement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Portuguese |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Science fiction
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| Subject |
Aeronautics -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
62101 |
| Release Date |
May 11, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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