Sophie's World by Jostein Gaarder
A Novel About the History of Philosophy
"Sophie's World" is a unique and intriguing novel that intertwines the narrative of a young girl named Sophie with a comprehensive history of Western philosophy. Sophie begins receiving mysterious letters from an unknown philosopher and gradually becomes engrossed in the world of philosophy. The book uses Sophie's journey to explore philosophical concepts and theories, from ancient to modern times, in an accessible and engaging way, making it an excellent introduction to the subject for readers of all ages.
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- Published
- 1991
- Nationality
- Norwegian
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-600
- Original Language
- Norwegian
- Avg User Rating
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(3.9)
- Alternate Titles
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- De Wereld Van Sofie. Roman Over De Geschiedenis Van De Filosofie
- De wereld van Sofie
- Die Welt der Sophie
- El Mundo de Sofía
- El mundo de Sofía
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- 38th on Big Read (German) (Germany)
- 41st on Waterstone's Books of the Century (LibraryThing)
- 175th on The Big Read (BBC)
- 391st on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
- 1567th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 501 Must-Read Books (LibraryThing)
- Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher (Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher)
- The 100 Best Books in the World (AbeBooks.de (in German))
- The Bigger Read List (English PEN)