Around the World in Eighty Days, by Jules Verne – read by various volunteers
Jules Verne’s classic adventure Around the World in Eighty Days (first published in 1873) has captivated readers for generations with its blend of suspense, travel, and wit. The story begins in London, where the enigmatic and punctual gentleman Phileas Fogg accepts a daring wager: that he can circumnavigate the globe in no more than eighty days—a feat just barely possible with the era’s steamships and railways.
Accompanied by his loyal servant Passepartout, Fogg embarks on a whirlwind journey across Europe, India, China, the Pacific, and America. Along the way, they face storms, delays, cultural encounters, and the dogged pursuit of a detective who suspects Fogg of crime.
Filled with humor, adventure, and nail-biting twists, Around the World in Eighty Days remains one of Verne’s most beloved and enduring works.
