Take and read a story of your own choice and write a review. Include the following points in the review-
a) write a note on the author
b) write a brief outline ( summary) of the story
c) write about your favourite character of the story. Why do you like her/ him the most
d) Tell Why do you like or dislike the story?
it's very urgent
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Story - Around the world in 80 days
a) Jules Verne (February 8, 1828 – March 24, 1905) was a French writer. He was one of the first authors to write science fiction. Journey To The Centre Of The Earth , Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea , and Around the World in Eighty Days are some of his Famous books. Verne is considered to be an important author in France and most of Europe. Verne has been the second most-translated author in the world since 1979 , ranking between Agatha Christie and William Shakespeare. He has been called the "Father of Science Fiction".
b) The story begins at England. We are introduced to fogg , a very precise man , who regularly goes to the Reform club every evening. At one such visit to the club to play cards , he gets into a conversation with his fellow cards players as to whether it is possible to go around the World in 80 Days. He believes that it is and is challenge to complete the adventure. This is the beginning of the entire chapter. Fix , the detective follows fogg all over. He believes that fogg , who has robbed a great sum from the bank of England. He puts obstacles in fogg's path just so that he can arrest him. Passepartout too things , if his master might be a robber in his heart. He has trust in Fogg's integrity. The plot moves with fogg striving various obstacles to reach London. Fix arrests fogg at Liverpool and this delays are hero. He thinks that he has missed the deadline and hasn't reached London but in reality , he reached a full day earlier. Thus , Fogg wins the wager and in course of his Travels , finds himself a worthy charming , beautiful wife too.
c) It is the volatility and fire beneath the calm exterior that makes Fogg so very attractive. Another outstanding trait of Fogg is his large heartedness. He decides to help the sacrificial victim , Aouda and risks his own life in the bargain. He believes that Nothing is impossible.
d) We like the story "Around the World in Eighty Days" because it is interested in the capabilities of technology in his own time. The things that human beings can achieve armed only with a sense of adventure and an exploratory spirit. We just have to keep Courage.