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Эссе Анастасии Зуевой

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Эссе Анастасии Зуевой, студентки 3 курса (группа 0452-05) направления 45.03.02 "Лингвистика", профиль «Перевод и межкультурная коммуникация» Факультета русской филологии и иностранных языков Института гуманитарных наук и языковых коммуникаций ФГБОУ ВО «Псковский государственный университет».

Jules Gabrielle Verne (1828-1905) was a remarkable French writer and inventor whose science fiction works has become a classic of the genre, inspired many people and are still very popular. He came up with many amazing worlds and characters that became symbols of science fiction and adventure novels. His boundless imagination and understanding of technology helped him create devices that were impossible in the 19th century, but eventually became a reality many years later. His creations continue to inspire countless individuals to this day.

One of Jules Verne’s famous works is "Paris in the 20th century", in which the author describes the future, where automation governs all processes and people live in a world driven by science and technology. The innovative concepts he introduced, such as industrial automation and unmanned vehicles, have indeed become a reality in our time. Verne's narrative not only explores the possibilities of technological advancement but also carries into the future trends of development of society, finance, politics and culture of his time.

I would like to highlight the most important invention that is presented in the novel "Paris in the 20th century", machine production. The factory replaced traditional crafts and mechanical devices replaced workers. Unfortunately, the protagonist of the novel, a young boy named Michelle, didn't find his place in that world because he didn’t meet the new requirements and wasn't used to machine production, and as a result lost all his friends who suffered from an electrical discharge.

The relevance of this invention at that time was very high. The late 19th century witnessed the peak of the industrial revolution, and many people feared that the mechanization of production would lead to the loss of jobs and the negative impact on the economy. Besides, the invention significantly influenced the development of science and technology in following years. It became the starting point for new discoveries and inventions that led to the creation of modern machines and technologies.

Nowadays, the relevance of the main theme of the work is evident. Modern society, like that of the 19th century, is experiencing rapid technological progress and a transformation of values and ideologies. The future depicted by Verneis gradually becomes more realistic, and his inventions are becoming practical and relevant. For example, the emergence of the information age, digitalization, the use of the Internet, electronic devices,and numerous other technologies can be seen as direct realizations of Lules Verne's predictions.

However, like any invention, machine manufacturing has its advantages and disadvantages. On the one hand, this made it possible to significantly increase productivity and reduce the time for the production of goods. On the other hand, it has led to massive unemployment and the creation of conditions for the exploitation of workers. Moreover, the mechanization of production has led to a deterioration in product quality and environmental problems. It is important to acknowledge that Verne, being a man of his time, could not predict a number of problems that society faced in the 20th century.

In conclusion, I can say that Jules Verne was an exceptional writer and innovator of his time. Furthermore, he not only described his inventions, but also supported them with details, using modern scientific knowledge, and researched in particular the technologies, to make his works more truthful. This attracted the attention and interest of the readers, who are still inspired by Verne’s books to create their own inventions.

Essay on «Discoveries in the works of Jules Verne»

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Опубликовано: 20.09.2023, 10:02

Автор: МБЦ

Verne was known for his precise and futuristic descriptions of technology, he created novels based on the advanced scientific knowledge of his time. His depiction of underwater mining on a Mysterious island was no exception. The novel, published in 1874, tells the story of a group of castaways who struggle to survive on a mysterious island and eventually discover rich deposits of gold and diamonds deep under water.

To extract precious minerals, the castaways build a diving bell and a system of air pumps and hoses that allow them to descend to the bottom of the ocean and extract gold and diamonds from rocks. This process was based on real technologies of that time, which were just beginning to make underwater mining possible. In addition, the heroes of the novel build bridges, conduct canals, erect dams, drain swamps, extract minerals, melt metals, build cars, install an electric telegraph. Also, Cyrus Smith's "chemical factory" produces acids and alkalis, glycerin, stearin, soap, candles, gunpowder, pyroxylin, window panes and glassware.

Verne's description of the process was detailed and accurate and included calculations of pressure, volume and other technical aspects of underwater mining. He also researched the economic and social consequences of the discovery of huge mineral reserves and the ethical dilemmas that arise when working with such valuable resources.

In general, Verne's description of underwater mining on a Mysterious island was ahead of its time and helped popularize this concept among both readers and scientists. Today, underwater mining is an established industry and is used to extract various minerals and resources from the ocean depths.

Alexandrova Anastasia

Эссе Дмитриевой Елизаветы

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Опубликовано: 20.09.2023, 10:00

Автор: МБЦ

Эссе Дмитриевой Елизаветы (16 лет), ученицы 10 «А» класса Муниципального бюджетного общеобразовательного учреждения «Средняя общеобразовательная школа № 18 имени Героя Советского Союза генерала армии В.Ф. Маргелова» города Пскова.

When was the last time you used the Internet? I am sure it was very recently! In our modern, high - tech society and with 24 - hour access to the Internet, it is not surprising that each of us can browse the Web and chat with friends, get information about hobbies and look up entertainment events, check the weather and read the news, listen to music and download images. But how did people live before the emergence of gadgets and how did they imagine them?

The famous French science - fiction writer Jules Verne in his novel "Paris in the Twentieth Century" talks about a machine that helps people communicate safely: "Electric telegraphy must have greatly diminished the number of letters, for new improvements now permitted the sender to correspond directly with the addressee; secrecy of correspondence was thus preserved, and the most intricate deals could be transacted over great distances." And you, probably, send emails instead of letters, do not you? It became the prototype of computers and the Internet.

In his other book, "One Day of an American journalist in 2889", Jules Verne describes the phonophone: "The telephone, completed by the telephote, is another of our time's conquests! Though the transmission of speech by the electric current was already very old, it was only since yesterday that vision could also be transmitted. A valuable discovery, and Francis Bennett was by no means the only one to bless its inventor when, in spite of the enormous distance between them, he saw his wife appear in the telephotic mirror." So you can see the person on the screen and talk to him wherever he is. And many of us today use the internet to make a video call.

To sum up, talented Jules Verne predicted the emergence of science - fiction inventions related to the use of electricity, which are relevant in the 21st century. However, not everyone has access to technology. In fact, about 64% of the world's population is connected to the Internet. I believe, in the near future the Internet really will take over the whole Earth.