What inspired Jules Verne to create such a detailed underwater world?
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Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea

Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
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What inspired Jules Verne to create such a detailed underwater world?
Did anyone else feel conflicted about Captain Nemo’s mysterious motives?
How do you think the book’s portrayal of technology holds up today?