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Begum's Fortune

Jules Verne

Begum's Fortune

Begum's Fortune

Jules Verne

Published in 1895, 'Begum's Fortune' by Jules Verne is a novel that blends utopian and dystopian elements. It follows a French doctor, Dr. Sarrasin, and a German professor, Schultze, who inherit a fortune and attempt to establish their own ideal societies in America. Sarrasin creates Ville-France, focused on public health, while Schultze builds Stahlstadt, a militaristic city dedicated to weapon production, leading to a conflict between their contrasting visions. The story explores themes of societal ideals and the consequences of ambition.

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