Hypatia, part of "The Works of Charles Kingsley," transports readers to 5th-century Alexandria, a city teeming with intellectual and religious ferment. This historical novel centers on Hypatia, a renowned philosopher and mathematician, and explores the clash between paganism, Christianity, and Judaism in a time of great social upheaval.
Kingsley masterfully weaves a narrative that blends historical accuracy with compelling characters and dramatic events. Through Hypatia's story, he examines themes of faith, reason, and the search for truth, offering a thought-provoking commentary on the complexities of religious and philosophical conflict. This edition offers readers a chance to rediscover Kingsley's powerful storytelling and his enduring relevance to contemporary discussions about belief and knowledge.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
