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ISBN/UID: 9780753115947
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Isis
Publication date: 01 January 2003
For readers who appreciate complex, provocative explorations of the human condition, The Dream of Scipio by Iain M. Pears is a rich and rewarding journey that weaves together the threads of history, philosophy, and morality to create a deeply immersive and introspective experience.
Description
Set in Provence at three different critical moments of Western civilization. 'The Dream of Scipio' follows the fortunes of three men: Manlius Hippomanes, a Gallic aristocrat obsessed with the preservation of Roman civilization, Olivier de Noyen, a...
Community Reviews
Moods
reflective: 63%
challenging: 54%
dark: 54%
emotional: 27%
mysterious: 27%
sad: 27%
tense: 27%
informative: 18%
inspiring: 18%
adventurous: 9%
relaxing: 9%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, Genocide, AntisemitismMinor
Deportation
missing duration info
ISBN/UID: 9780753115947
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Isis
Publication date: 01 January 2003
For readers who appreciate complex, provocative explorations of the human condition, The Dream of Scipio by Iain M. Pears is a rich and rewarding journey that weaves together the threads of history, philosophy, and morality to create a deeply immersive and introspective experience.
Description
Set in Provence at three different critical moments of Western civilization. 'The Dream of Scipio' follows the fortunes of three men: Manlius Hippomanes, a Gallic aristocrat obsessed with the preservation of Roman civilization, Olivier de Noyen, a...
Community Reviews
Moods
reflective: 63%
challenging: 54%
dark: 54%
emotional: 27%
mysterious: 27%
sad: 27%
tense: 27%
informative: 18%
inspiring: 18%
adventurous: 9%
relaxing: 9%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, Genocide, AntisemitismMinor
Deportation