This study reconstructs Hypatia’s existential and intellectual
life and her modern Nachleben through a reception-oriented and
interdisciplinary approach. Unlike previous publications on the
subject, Hypatia explores all available ancient and medieval
sources as well as the history of the reception of the figure of
Hypatia in later history, literature, and arts in order to
illuminate the ideological transformations/deformations of her
story throughout the centuries and recover “the true story”.
The intentionally provocative title relates to the contemporary
historiographical notion of “false” or “fake history”, as
does the overall conceptual and methodological treatment. Through
this reception-oriented approach, this study suggests a new reading
of the ancient sources that demonstrates the intrinsically
political nature of the murder of Hypatia, caused by the phtonos
(violent envy) of the Christian bishop Cyril of Alexandria. This is
the first comprehensive treatment of the figure of Hypatia
addressed to both academic readers – in Classics, Religious
Studies, and Reception Studies – and a learned, non-specialist
readership. Revised edition in paperback.
General
| Imprint: |
De Gruyter
|
| Country of origin: |
Germany |
| Release date: |
September 2023 |
| Firstpublished: |
2023 |
| Authors: |
Silvia Ronchey
|
| Dimensions: |
240 x 170mm (L x W) |
| Pages: |
283 |
| Edition: |
2nd rev. ed. |
| ISBN-13: |
978-3-11-124553-9 |
| Categories: |
Books
Promotions
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| LSN: |
3-11-124553-5 |
| Barcode: |
9783111245539 |
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