Jules-Gabriel Verne was born in 1828, on February 8, in Nantes, which is located on the banks of the Loire. His father had his own law firm, so it was assumed that over time it would go to the management of his son. Mother belonged to an ancient family of Nantes shipbuilders and shipowners. Of course, the romance of the port city took its toll, so at the age of 11, Jules even planned to escape to India. Fortunately, he was stopped in time, because it is unknown how the fate of the future famous
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Jules-Gabriel Verne was born in 1828, on February 8, in Nantes, which is located on the banks of the Loire. His father had his own law firm, so it was assumed that over time it would go to the management of his son. Mother belonged to an ancient family of Nantes shipbuilders and shipowners. Of course, the romance of the port city took its toll, so at the age of 11, Jules even planned to escape to India. Fortunately, he was stopped in time, because it is unknown how the fate of the future famous writer would have developed in this case.
After graduating from law school, Verne does not return to his father's office, as a more interesting goal appeared on the horizon - theater and literature. Having remained in Paris, he leads a semi-starving existence (help from his father did not follow due to disapproval of his son’s chosen path), but continues to enthusiastically master the chosen profession. He wrote dramas, vaudevilles, comedies and libretto, but could not find anyone to sell them to. This state of literary attempts accompanied Verne's life up to 27 years.
Finally, he managed to publish a number of geographical and maritime stories. As an aspiring writer, he meets Alexander Dumas and