Hypatia — or New Foes with an Old Face by Charles Kingsley

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Author Kingsley, Charles, 1819-1875
Title Hypatia — or New Foes with an Old Face
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypatia_(novel)
Note Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Hypatia — or New Foes with an Old Face" by Charles Kingsley is a historical fiction novel set in the early 5th century, a tumultuous period marked by the clash between the old pagan world and the emerging Christian faith. The story revolves around the character of Hypatia, a renowned philosopher and mathematician in Alexandria, whose life unfolds against the backdrop of social change, religious conflict, and the struggles of a world caught between ancient beliefs and new ideologies. The opening of the novel establishes the complex environment of the time, filled with moral dilemmas and competing worldviews. It begins with a preface that outlines the critical historical context, explaining the struggle between the Church and the Roman Empire and the moral disintegration of society. The narrative then introduces Philammon, a young monk searching for fuel in the desert, who encounters a temple of ancient idolatry that sparks his curiosity and temptation. His internal struggle reflects the broader conflicts of his age as he navigates the allure of knowledge and the constraints of his religious upbringing, setting the stage for his eventual journey to Alexandria and the intriguing world surrounding Hypatia. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Biographical fiction
Subject Egypt -- History -- 30 B.C.-640 A.D. -- Fiction
Subject Alexandria (Egypt) -- Fiction
Subject Hypatia, -415 -- Fiction
Subject Women philosophers -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 6308
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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