Hypatia, or New Foes with an Old Face is an 1853 novel by the English writer Charles Kingsley. It is a fictionalised account of the life of the philosopher Hypatia, and tells the story of a young monk called Philammon who travels to Alexandria, where he becomes mixed up in the political and religious battles of the day. Intended as a Christian apologia, it reflects typical 19th-century religious sentiments. For many years the book was considered one of Kingsley's best novels and was widely read.
Hypatia, or New Foes with an Old Face è un romanzo del 1853 dello scrittore inglese Charles Kingsley. Si tratta di un resoconto romanzato della vita della filosofa Ipazia, e narra la storia di un giovane monaco di nome Filamone che si reca ad Alessandria, dove rimane coinvolto nelle battaglie politiche e religiose dell'epoca. Inteso come apologetica cristiana, riflette i tipici sentimenti religiosi del XIX secolo. Per molti anni il libro fu considerato uno dei migliori romanzi di Kingsley e fu ampiamente letto.
| Front | Hypatia |
|---|---|
| Back | A Historical Novel Charles Kingsley 1853 Alexanderia in 5th The church opposes the neo-Platonic philosophy expressed in the teachings of Hypatia Hypatia, or New Foes with an Old Face is an 1853 novel by the English writer Charles Kingsley. It is a fictionalised account of the life of the philosopher Hypatia, and tells the story of a young monk called Philammon who travels to Alexandria, where he becomes mixed up in the political and religious battles of the day. Intended as Christian apologia it reflects typical 19th century religious sentiments of the day. For many years the book was considered one of Kingsley's best novels and was widely read. |
Learn with these flashcards. Click next, previous, or up to navigate to more flashcards for this subject.
Previous card: Poem hymn proserpine rise conquered swinburne queen underworld
Up to card list: Wordsworth companion to literature by Bahman Moradi