Sophie's World

Zusatztext A unique popular classic Informationen zum Autor JOSTEIN GAARDER was born in Oslo in 1952. SOPHIE'S WORLD! the first of his books to be published in English! has been translated into 60 languages and has sold over 40 million copies. He is the author of many other bestselling! beloved novels and children's books. He lives in Oslo with his family. Klappentext When 14-year-old Sophie encounters a mysterious mentor who introduces her to philosophy! mysteries deepen in her own life. Why does she keep getting postcards addressed to another girl? Who is the other girl? And who! for that matter! is Sophie herself? To solve the riddle! she uses her new knowledge of philosophy! but the truth is far stranger than she could have imagined. A phenomenal worldwide bestseller! SOPHIE'S WORLD sets out to draw teenagers into the world of Socrates! Descartes! Spinoza! Hegel and all the great philosophers. A brilliantly original and fascinating story with many twists and turns! it raises profound questions about the meaning of life and the origin of the universe. A rollercoaster ride through the history of philosophy - and a huge bestseller. Zusammenfassung A rollercoaster ride through the history of philosophy - and a huge bestseller.

Product details

• Authors: Jostein Gaarder
• Assisted by: Paulette Moller (Translation)
• Publisher: Weidenfeld and Nicolson
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 01.09.2003
• EAN: 9781858815305
• ISBN: 978-1-85881-530-5
• No. of pages: 496
• Dimensions: 134 mm x 195 mm x 33 mm
• Series: Phoenix; Der Rote Krieger; The Traitor Son Cycle; Dolphin Paperpack
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; Fiction > Narrative literature; Norwegische SchriftstellerInnen; Werke (div.), Philosophie