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- 498pagine
- 18 ore di lettura
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Set in ancient Alexandria, this novel explores the life of Hypatia, a remarkable female philosopher and mathematician. It delves into her struggles against the backdrop of religious and political turmoil, highlighting her intellect and the challenges she faces as a woman in a male-dominated society. The narrative intertwines her personal relationships and the cultural conflicts of the era, offering a poignant reflection on knowledge, power, and the pursuit of truth. Kingsley's portrayal emphasizes the tension between enlightenment and ignorance.
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Hypatia: Or, New Foes with an Old Face, Charles Kingsley
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- Pubblicato
- 2022
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- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- Charles Kingsley
- Editore
- Creative Media Partners, LLC
- Pubblicato
- 2022
- Formato
- In brossura
- Pagine
- 498
- ISBN13
- 9781015574670
- Serie
- Tag
- Narrativa, Prosa storica, Tematica filosofica, Classici, Letteratura britannica, XIX Secolo, Epoca Vittoriana
- Descrizione
- Set in ancient Alexandria, this novel explores the life of Hypatia, a remarkable female philosopher and mathematician. It delves into her struggles against the backdrop of religious and political turmoil, highlighting her intellect and the challenges she faces as a woman in a male-dominated society. The narrative intertwines her personal relationships and the cultural conflicts of the era, offering a poignant reflection on knowledge, power, and the pursuit of truth. Kingsley's portrayal emphasizes the tension between enlightenment and ignorance.