Robur-le-Conquérant (French Edition)

A mad genius. A revolutionary flying machine. Mastery of the skies.

In Robur-le-Conquérant (Robur the Conqueror), Jules Verne presents a bold and visionary adventure. The secretive and domineering inventor Robur kidnaps the leading members of the Weldon Institute—passionate advocates of balloon flight—and takes them aboard his magnificent propeller-driven airship, the Albatross. Forced into a spectacular global voyage, the captives witness the power of this revolutionary heavier-than-air machine as it circles the world at unprecedented speeds, crossing continents, oceans, and exotic landscapes. What begins as an abduction becomes a dramatic clash between old and new technologies and a thrilling demonstration of scientific ambition.

This original French Edition presents Verne’s complete, unabridged text in its native language, showcasing his masterful blend of technological speculation, high-stakes adventure, and social commentary. A pioneering work of aerial fiction, Robur-le-Conquérant remains a gripping exploration of progress, power, and the future of human flight.

• The original French Edition
• Also known as The Clipper of the Clouds
• Features the memorable anti-hero Robur, who later returns in Maître du Monde

Available in multiple formats:

• Paperback & Hardcover: Elegant print editions presenting the complete, unabridged French text, ideal for your bookshelf.
• Ebook: DRM-free EPUB compatible with Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, and all major e-readers.
• Audiobook: Professionally narrated in French, complete and unabridged, perfect for immersive listening.

A thrilling classic for readers who love tales of daring invention, aerial adventure, and technological wonder.

About the Author

Jules Verne (1828–1905) was a French novelist, poet, and playwright, widely regarded as one of the founding fathers of modern science fiction. His extraordinary visions of submarines, space travel, airplanes, and other futuristic technologies in works such as Vingt mille lieues sous les mers, Le Tour du monde en quatre-vingts jours, and Voyage au centre de la Terre have inspired generations of scientists, explorers, and writers. Verne’s imaginative storytelling, combined with scientific curiosity, continues to captivate readers more than a century after his death.