4 July 2005
Paris in the Twentieth Century
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by Jules Verne
Translated by Richard Howard
Reader: Lewis Fiander
In 1863 Jules Verne wrote a novel that his literary agent deemed too farfetched to be published. More than 130 years later, his great-grandson found the handwritten manuscript in a safe and the English translation was published in 1997. "Paris in the Twentieth Century" is an astonishing prophetic view into the future by one of the most renowned science fiction writers the world has known. Please note: due to copyright restrictions audio on demand for this Book Reading is not available.
Transcript
This transcript was typed from a recording of the program. The ABC cannot guarantee its complete accuracy because of the possibility of mishearing and occasional difficulty in identifying speakers.
In this beautifully judged reading, Lewis Fiander brings Verne's Paris to life - a bustling, overcrowded metropolis teeming with starving homeless and 'vehicles that passed on paved roads and moved without horses.'
Sound Engineer: Tim Symonds
Abridged, produced and directed by Anne McInerney.
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