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Author: Jules Verne

A consortium acquires unexplored polar territory and proposes to alter the planet’s axial tilt using a colossal mechanical installation to warm and exploit high latitudes. The narrative traces the project's public presentation, detailed technical calculations, fundraising and debate, the execution of the scheme and its unforeseen outcome. The work examines technological ambition and its limits, the hubris of large-scale interventions in nature, tensions between speculative engineering and practical reality, and the wider social and moral questions prompted by attempts to reshape the environment for economic purposes.

By Jules Verne

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Jules Verne

Jules Verne was a French novelist and pioneer of science fiction, known for his imaginative and adventurous storytelling. Born in 1828, he is celebrated for his ability to blend scientific concepts with thrilling narratives. Verne's works often explore themes of exploration and human ingenuity, making him a key figure in the literary heritage of the 19th century. His most notable book, "Around the World in Eighty Days," follows the journey of Phileas Fogg as he attempts to circumnavigate the globe in a wager. Other significant titles include "A Journey to the Center of the Earth" and "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea," which have inspired countless adaptations and continue to captivate readers today.