| Author |
Kingsley, Charles, 1819-1875 |
| Title |
Hypatia — or New Foes with an Old Face
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by P. J. Riddick, and David Widger
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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.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Historical fiction
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| Subject |
Biographical fiction
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| Subject |
Egypt -- History -- 30 B.C.-640 A.D. -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Alexandria (Egypt) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Hypatia, -415 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Women philosophers -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
6308 |
| Release Date |
Aug 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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