Jules Verne is a French writer and traveler, a classic of the adventure and science fiction genres. He is the author of more than 60 novels, reflecting the author's boundless faith in scientific and technological progress, imbued with deep respect for the people who make it happen. From the pages of Jules Verne's novels, readers from all continents learned about new scientific discoveries that had already happened or were about to happen.

Jules Verne created many images of positive heroes. All of them are always ready for heroism or sacrifice, they are distinguished by strength, courage, fearlessness and generosity. But each hero also has his own personality. These are representatives of different social classes, different professions, different ages, and people from different countries. Everyone has their own faith, preferences and interests. In addition to beautiful male images in all respects, Jules Verne created stunning female images. His heroines (Pauline Barnet, Mrs. Breniken) are not inferior to men in courage and nobility. I think that Polina Barnet is one of the most unusual, most amazing heroines of Jules Verne. A woman traveler, resilient, tough, fearless - she is a true Cyrus Smith in a skirt when it comes to surviving in difficult conditions. And among other things, Verne says that Pauline Barnet could compete “with such courageous women as Pfeiffer, Tinne, Omer de Gelle”.

Николаев Иван, 13 лет, средняя школа № 42

г. Витебск, Республика Беларусь