Ticket No. 9672
What is Ticket No. 9672 about?
Hulda, the daughter of an innkeeper in the Norwegian countryside, is engaged to Ole, a fisherman. When Ole fails to return, Hulda fears him dead, until she receives a message that he has scribbled on the back of a lottery ticket. Newspapers broadcast the story, fueling excitement and speculation ahead of the lottery drawing. The novel, based in part on the Verne’s travel through Scandinavia in 1861, belongs to the collection Voyages Extraordinaires which contains some of his best-known works, like Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas and Around the World in Eighty Days . Un Billet de Loterie appeared first in installments in the magazine Magasin d’Éducation et de Récréation , followed immediately by a book edition published by Hetzel.
Main themes in Ticket No. 9672
Lottery and gambling
Lottery and gambling emerges as a defining element in Ticket No. 9672, shaping character development.
Norwegian setting
Ticket No. 9672 thoughtfully explores norwegian setting through its central conflicts.
Family drama
Family drama emerges as a defining element in Ticket No. 9672, shaping character development.
Romance and money
The presence of romance and money in Ticket No. 9672 connects readers to its enduring relevance.
Why Ticket No. 9672 is still relevant today
Ticket No. 9672 (also titled The Lottery Ticket) weaves lottery obsession into a Norwegian adventure tale. The novel explores gambling's psychology and family tensions against Nordic fjord scenery. It's one of Verne's more domestic stories, focused on character rather than scientific adventure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ticket No. 9672 about?
A Norwegian family's fate depends on a lottery ticket that may be worth a fortune. Romantic entanglements and family conflicts develop around the ticket's uncertain value. The fjord setting provides scenic backdrop to the drama.
Is this different from typical Verne?
Yes, it's more domestic drama than scientific adventure. Norway's landscapes provide the exotic element, but the focus is family tension and lottery psychology rather than technology or exploration.
Is Ticket No. 9672 also called The Lottery Ticket?
Yes, different translations use different titles. Some editions also call it Un Billet de Loterie. The numbered ticket of the title is central to the plot.
Is Ticket No. 9672 worth reading?
For Verne completists and those interested in his range beyond adventure. It showcases his ability to write character-driven fiction and his interest in Scandinavian settings. Readers seeking typical Verne excitement should look elsewhere.