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1474602282 
Book Sophie's world; Jostein Gaarder; translated by Paulette Moller
Year: 2015
Language: English
Type: Book
Edition: 20th anniversary edition
Class Number: F
Category: Fiction
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2015
Physical or Electronic: Physical
ISBN: 9781474602280
Notes:
Translated from the Norwegian
Previous edition of this translation: London: Phoenix House, 1995
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?
Extent: xvi, 427 pages, 20 cm, pbk
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I could compare this book to the "A brief history of time". It reflects the evolution of human thoughts from ancient Greeks to our days in an understandable and entertaining manner. The personal comments of the author himself are no less valuable on its own. The story itself feels a bit irrelevant in the start, but later it merges with the philosophical discussion and helps to grasp ideas better. Probably its the best book I have ever read.
11/06/18
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Year: 2019
Language: English
Type: Book
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Physical or Electronic: Physical
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More editions/formats:
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Year: 2016
Language: English
Type: Book
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Physical or Electronic: Physical
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