Definition
Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a celebrated French novelist, poet, and playwright. He's best known for his pioneering science fiction novels filled with adventure and scientific accuracy (for his time). Verne envisioned submarines, space travel, and other technologies long before they became reality. Think of him as the OG sci-fi predictor, like a literary Elon Musk. His works ignited imaginations and inspired countless scientists and explorers.