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Sophie's world. Vol I, from Socrates to Galileo  Cover Image Book Book

Sophie's world. Vol I, from Socrates to Galileo / written by Vincent Zabus, based on the novel by Jostein Gaarder ; art by Nicoby ; colours by Philippe Ory, translated by Edward Gauvin.

Zabus, Vincent, 1971- (author.). Nicoby, 1976- (artist.). Ory, Philippe, (colorist.). Gauvin, Edward, (translator.). Gaarder, Jostein, 1952- Sofies verden. English. (Added Author).

Summary:

"One day, Sophie receives a cryptic letter posing an intriguing question: “Who are you?” A second message soon follows: “Where does the world come from?” It is the beginning of an unusual correspondence between our curious young heroine and her mysterious penpal. As the questions begin to pile up, Sophie is propelled headlong into a startling adventure through the history of Western philosophy. Her search for answers will see her explore each of the major schools of thought, as she tries to uncover the true nature of the letters, her secretive teacher ... and, above all, herself!"--Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781914224119
  • ISBN: 1914224116
  • Physical Description: 260 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 28 cm.
  • Publisher: London : SelfMadeHero, 2022-

Content descriptions

Language Note:
Translated from the French by Edward Gauvin.
Subject: Philosophy > History > Comic books, strips, etc.
Philosophers > Comic books, strips, etc.
Teenage girls > Norway > Comic books, strips, etc.
Norway > Comic books, strips, etc.
Genre: Historical comics.
Educational comics.
Comics (Graphic works)
Graphic novels.
Comics adaptations.

Available copies

  • 4 of 4 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Caruthersville Public. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Caruthersville Public Library.

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Caruthersville Public Library GN ZAB (Text) 38417100642141 Graphic Novel Available -


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