{"product_id":"the-secret-of-wilhelm-storitz-the-first-english-translation-of-vernes-original-manuscript-paperback","title":"The Secret of Wilhelm Storitz: The First English Translation of Verne's Original Manuscript - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJules Verne\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePeter Schulman\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator), \u003cb\u003ePeter Schulman\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWidely rumored to exist, then circulated in a corrupt form, Jules Verne's final and arguably most daring and hauntingly beautiful novel--his own \"invisible man\"--appears here for the first time in a faithful translation. Readers of English can rediscover the pleasures of Verne's storytelling in its original splendor and enjoy a virtually unknown gem of action, adventure, and style from a master of French literature. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWilhelm Storitz, the son of a famous Prussian scientist (and possessor of his father's secrets--even, perhaps, a formula that confers invisibility), vows revenge on the family that has denied him the love of his life, Myra Roderich. Wilhelm's actions on the eve of Myra's wedding unfold in a surprising and sinister way, leading to an ending that will astonish the reader. Like many works left unpublished when Jules Verne died, \u003ci\u003eThe Secret of Wilhelm Storitz\u003c\/i\u003e was prepared and edited by his son, Michel. After a century of obscurity, this unique work in Verne's oeuvre is finally in the hands of readers, in a fine, authentic translation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJules Verne (1828-1905) is the author of many classics of science fiction and adventure, including \u003ci\u003eThe Meteor Hunt\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLighthouse at the End of the World\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Golden Volcano\u003c\/i\u003e, all available in Bison Books editions. Peter Schulman is a professor of French literature at Old Dominion University. He is a trustee of the North American Jules Verne Society and editor of Verne's \u003ci\u003eThe Begum's Millions\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.72 x 7.97 x 5.31 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 01, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53465502122291,"sku":"9780803234840","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/0746\/3731\/files\/dSY7hnU0Qk9780803234840.webp?v=1783106903","url":"https:\/\/s3xxpj-vy.myshopify.com\/products\/the-secret-of-wilhelm-storitz-the-first-english-translation-of-vernes-original-manuscript-paperback","provider":"The Celestial Starlit Phoenix ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}