An Antarctic Mystery (Le Sphinx des glaces) is a novel by Jules Verne, first published in 1897. It serves as a sequel to Edgar Allan Poe’s The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket. The story follows Jeorling, an American traveler, who becomes involved in a perilous expedition to the Antarctic in search of answers to the mysteries left unresolved in Poe’s tale. Verne’s novel explores themes of exploration, survival, and the limits of human knowledge, while showcasing his meticulous attention to scientific detail and vivid descriptions of the polar environment.

ESTIMATED TIME
6 hours 40 minutes

PACE
Intermediate

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED
1897

ORIGINAL LANGUAGE
French

image-191 An Antarctic Mystery Book download in ePub