Hypatia V1-2 (1899) - Charles Kingsley - Bog

Hypatia V1-2 is a historical novel written by Charles Kingsley and published in 1899. The book is set in Alexandria, Egypt, during the 4th century AD and tells the story of Hypatia, a brilliant mathematician and philosopher who struggles to navigate the political and religious tensions of her time. Hypatia is the daughter of Theon, a famous mathematician and philosopher, and is trained in the same disciplines from a young age. She becomes a respected teacher and scholar in her own right, attracting a following of students and admirers. However, she also becomes embroiled in the conflicts between Christians and pagans in Alexandria, and her outspoken views and refusal to convert to Christianity make her a target for violence.The novel explores themes of religious intolerance, intellectual freedom, and the role of women in society. It also features historical figures such as Cyril, the powerful bishop of Alexandria, and Orestes, the governor of the city. Overall, Hypatia V1-2 is a thought-provoking and engaging work of historical fiction that sheds light on a fascinating period in history and the life of one of its most remarkable figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.