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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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- Titel
- Hypatia or New Foes with an Old Face
- Sprache
- Englisch
- Autor*innen
- Charles Kingsley
- Verlag
- G. P. Putnam's Son
- Einband
- Hardcover
- Reihe
- Schlagwörter
- Belletristik, Historische Romane, Philosophisches Thema, Klassiker, Britische Literatur, 19. Jahrhundert, Viktorianisches Zeitalter
- Beschreibung
- 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.