Journey to the Center of the Earth

by Jules Verne

Journey to the Center of the Earth: Setting 1 key example

Definition of Setting

Setting is where and when a story or scene takes place. The where can be a real place like the city of New York, or it can be an imagined... read full definition
Setting is where and when a story or scene takes place. The where can be a real place like the city of New York, or... read full definition
Setting is where and when a story or scene takes place. The where can be a real place like the... read full definition
Setting
Explanation and Analysis:

Journey to the Center of the Earth navigates a path through a variety of real and fantastical settings. The story is set in the mid-1800s. When the novel begins, it’s 1863 and Axel, the protagonist, is living in Hamburg, Germany with his genius uncle, Professor Otto Lidenbrock. Hamburg is described as an idyllic center of learning, and their small but cozy house is full of books and rare minerals.