Around the World in 80 Days

Published: Feb. 1, 2024, midnight

Tonight, we\u2019ll read the opening to \u201cAround the World in 80 Days,\u201d a novel by Jules Verne published in 1872.\n\nIn this story, Phileas Fogg of London and his newly employed French valet Passepartout attempt to circumnavigate the world in 80 days on a 20-thousand pound wager ( over two million pounds now) set by his friends. It is one of Verne's most acclaimed works.\xa0\n\n\u2014 read by 'V' \u2014\nSign up for Snoozecast+ to get expanded, ad-free access by going to\xa0snoozecast.com/plus!\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices