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Giordano: A Tragedy

Giordano: A Tragedy

Lawson, James

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral World HistoryPlaywriting

ISBN10: 1163757098
ISBN13: 9781163757093
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 104
Weight: 0.33
Height: 0.22 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Giordano: A Tragedy is a novel written by James Lawson. It tells the story of Giordano Bruno, an Italian philosopher, astronomer, and mathematician who was burned at the stake in 1600 for his controversial beliefs. The novel is set in the late 16th century and follows Bruno's life from his early days as a Dominican friar to his eventual excommunication and persecution by the Catholic Church. The book explores Bruno's ideas about the nature of the universe, his rejection of traditional religious dogma, and his belief in the infinite possibilities of human knowledge. It also delves into the political and social climate of the time, including the Inquisition and the struggle for power between the Church and the emerging scientific community. The novel is a tragic tale of a man who dared to challenge the status quo and paid the ultimate price for his beliefs. It is a compelling and thought-provoking read that sheds light on a fascinating period in history and the life of a remarkable individual.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.

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