I read this book over the course of a month, while reading other books in parallel, and sometimes taking a break from it on purpose. Teach your students to analyze literature like litcharts does. Thank goodness for fabulous british narrator simon vance. Sophies dreams are a running motif throughout the book. He taught highschool philosophy for several years before publishing a collection of short stories in 1986 and, shortly thereafter, his first two novels, the solitaire mystery and sophies world. Sophie gets an a on the essayher teacher is impressed with her intelligence. I read this book during my philosophy class in college, and it couldnt have come at a better time. Cherrybomb 1232011 a nice new series for young girls. I wasnt particularly interested in the story as such. Oct 11, 2014 a read through sophies world by jostein gaarder. Sophies world by jostein gaarder chapter 17, the baroque summary and.
One day a few weeks before her fifteenth birthday norwegian schoolgirl sophie amundsen looks inside her mailbox and finds a mysterious letter addressed to her. Mar 06, 2007 selected by the modern library as one of the 100 best novels of all time one morning in the early spring, i woke up with the remembrance of a girl id once known, sophie. In this brilliant, multilayered novel, a young southerner, stingo, wants to become a writer. It follows the events of sophie amundsen, a teenage girl living in norway. This was my very first indepth reading on philosophy. Sophies world is a book about philosophy, as you may have guessed from the title of this article. Heres where youll find analysis about the book as a whole. Selected by the modern library as one of the 100 best novels of all time one morning in the early spring, i woke up with the remembrance of a girl id once known, sophie.
It is not unlikely that you will need to read this chapter two or three times before you understand it all. Then, sophie and the philosopher finally meet and he reveals his secret purpose to her. Explain the importance of the title of this book s first chapter. It follows the events of sophie amundsen, a teenage girl living in norway, and alberto knox, a middleaged philosopher who introduces her to philosophical thinking and the history of philosophy. Hermes walks away from the hedge slowly, allowing sophie to follow. Published in 1991, the book was a resounding success selling millions of copies and being translated into over 50 different languages the original book. Sophies dad is a mysterious characteran absentee father who seems to care about sophie, but rarely gets to spend time with her. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion and a free quiz on sophie s world by jostein gaarder. Sophies world by jostein gaarder is, in my view, a highly successful attempt to write a history of philosophy together with a story. One day fourteenyearold sophie amundsen comes home from. Choose from 322 different sets of philosophy sophie s world flashcards on quizlet. Sofies verden is a 1991 novel by norwegian writer jostein gaarder.
Originally published july 21, 2009 if you enjoy bizarre novels where nothing is as it seems, and the line between the real and the surreal blurs, sophies world, by jostein gaarder, is for you. Turns out god had a lot to say to me through this tale. Entertainment weekly first, think of a beginners guide to philosophy, written by a schoolteacher. Macmillan audio isbn 8203168418, isbn 9781857992915, isbn 9781427200877, isbn. Daily mail what is admirable in the novel is the utter unpretentiousness of the philosophical lessons, the plain and workmanlike prose which manages to deliver western philosophy in accounts that are crystal clear. Dec 22, 2007 sophies world was a long, strange, and most unpredictable novel. I bought this book for me neice, as she turned 17 last month. Chapter discussion questions have been revised and expanded using the 2007 paperback edition published by farrar, straus and giroux. Hildes father tells hilde that one of his friends has died recently. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. The passages from shakespeare that alberto chooses to share with sophie about the theater are very deliberate.
It should be clear to the reader, at least by now, that sophies world in sophies world is not the real world. Learn philosophy sophies world with free interactive flashcards. The english translation was published in 1995, and the book. There may be other books like sophie s world, but it was unique to me, which makes it hard to compare to other books. See a complete list of the characters in sophie s world and indepth analyses of sophie, alberto, hilde, and albert knag. Jostein gaarder is the author of sophies world, an international bestseller that has been translated into more than 50 languages. Sophies world was a long, strange, and most unpredictable novel.
The essential charm of sophies world lies in the innocent curiosity of the young character, and the clever narrative structure gaarder designed to pique it. In brooklyn, he meets nathan, a brilliant jewish intellectual involved in a turbulent lovehate affair with sophie, a beautiful polish woman. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right. There are 518 pages of the original edition of the book. I loved sophie s world when i first read it in high school i should try it again now and see if it holds up. Soon sophie finds herself taking a complete course in philosophy from an anonymous philosopher. A novel about the history of philosophy unabridged sophie s world. When future film director sophie lacroix visits williamsburg, virginia, her imagination sends her straight into the eighteenth century. On may 31, sophie receives an essay she turned in a few days before, on mans relationship with technology. More praise for the international bestseller that has become europes oddball literary sensation of the decade new york newsday a pageturner.
This is an especially pertinent question for sophie. Reviewed in the united states on february 17, 2019. It should be clear to the reader, at least by now, that sophie s world in sophie s world is not the real world. I also read one of jostein gaarder s other books, the solitaire mystery, and it has a similar feel, with intertwining and vaguely supernatural story lines, but it s not a beginner s textbook as sophie s world. Read a plot overview of the entire book or a chapter by chapter summary and analysis. It follows sophie amundsen, a norwegian teenager who is introduced to the history of philosophy by alberto knox, a middleaged philosopher. Strangest of all, the book seems to be written specifically to her. Sophie decides to camp close to the majors cabin, with the hope that joanna will go with her. Detailed explanations, analysis, and citation info for every important quote on litcharts. Chapter summary for jostein gaarders sophies world, chapter 17 summary. It was a cute little story about a young girl who spends a lot of time imagining another world.
Few readers are likely to end the book with less or same curiosity levels than at the beginning. Sophies world will be available between the following dates. Audiogo and gnm reserve the right at any time and from time. Sophie finds another postcard from the major in her exercise book and learns that. Gaarders book provides readers with an overview of western philosophy embedded within the curious story of a. Norway is the original publication place of the book. I read this book over the course of a month, while reading other books.
Its implied that sophies inquisitiveness about the world is in some ways. Sophies world by jostein gaarder overdrive rakuten. Sophies world by jostein gaarderaudiobook excerpt youtube. An unlikely heroine, sophies forced to use her newfound war tactics to foil a heinous plot and save a friend from impending humiliation by the popular girls. A novel about the history of philosophy new ed by gaarder. Im recommending this audiobook version because the separate chapters address key thinkers or lines of thought, which sophies narrative aside are wellcontained as minilectures. Hardcore philosphy scholars will likely dismiss this as merely a broad overview of philosophic thought. Its implied that sophies inquisitiveness about the world is in some ways inspired by her fathers absence.
If you want to experience the twists and turns of the story for yourself, stop reading right here. Sophie s world works well as a brief journey through western philosophy, told in terms of a correspondence between an unknown philosopher named alberto and a bright, inquisitive 14yearold named sophie. Sophies world is a 1991 novel by norwegian writer jostein gaarder. Audiogo and gnm reserve the right at any time and from time to time to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, this offer with or. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion and a free quiz on sophies world. Sophie tells joanna about the majors cabin, and convinces her to. List 5 things that you learned in this chapter about. A novel about the history of philosophy audible audiobook unabridged. Jostein gaarders world bestseller sophies world is a book about philosophy, as you may have guessed from the title of this article. Madeleine lengle sophies world a novel about the history of philosophy. The last thing sophie did on may 17 was to hang the large mirror on the wall in her room.
In the book, there is a story of a 14yearold girl named sophie. Why does sophies philosophy teacher tell her that you are a martian yourself. I loved sophies world when i first read it in high school i should try it again now and see if it holds up. Sofies verden sophies world, jostein gaarder sophies world is a 1991 novel by norwegian writer jostein gaarder. He taught highschool philosophy for several years before publishing a collection of short stories in 1986 and, shortly thereafter, his first two novels, the solitaire mystery and sophie s world, and several others since then. Dec 05, 1991 sofies verden sophie s world, jostein gaarder sophie s world is a 1991 novel by norwegian writer jostein gaarder. Choose from 322 different sets of philosophy sophies world flashcards on quizlet. That very day, william styron began writing the first chapter of sophies. As sophie leafs through her exercise book, she finds a postcard in it. The washington post book world just as remarkable for its playful premise as it is for its accessibility. In brooklyn, he meets nathan, a brilliant jewish intellectual involved. Jostein gaarder is the author of sophie s world, an international bestseller that has been translated into more than 50 languages. Sophie decides to camp close to the majors cabin, with the hope that joanna will.
Tina 2 17 2011 i got this book for my niece and decided to go ahead and read it. When discussing locke, alberto says locke brought up the question of whether the world really is the way we perceive it. Learn philosophy sophie s world with free interactive flashcards. Jan 01, 2007 sophies world by jostein gaarder is, in my view, a highly successful attempt to write a history of philosophy together with a story. Mar 20, 2007 sophies world by jostein gaarder, 9780374530716, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. I also read one of jostein gaarders other books, the solitaire mystery, and it has a similar feel, with intertwining and vaguely supernatural story lines, but its not a beginners textbook as sophies world. Read a plot overview of the entire book or a chapter by chapter summary. Sophies world is the story of a young scandinavian girl named sophie amundsen. The book has one of the strangest stories you would have read. But the history of philosophy is very well done and informative. Philosophical discussion combined with characters so in depth it makes you question your own reality, sophies world.
It was a very vivid halfdream, halfrevelation, and all of a sudden i realized that hers was a story i had to tell. What are the three problems that sophie lists at the end of this chapter. Sophie s world became a bestseller in norway and won the deutscher jugendliteraturpreis in 1994. Sophies world is a novel by jostein gaarder that was first published 1991. Listen to this audiobook excerpt from jostein gaarders novel sophies world. One day, 14yearold sophie amundsen comes home from school to find two notes in her mailbox, with one question on each. It is probably possible to slip in knowledge that would normally be above a childs level using this writing style i. Sophie s world the side story is kind of lightweight, and i almost put the novel down because of that, however, sophie s narrative provides the little breaks in the philosphical passages that allow you to digest the ideas presented. What other book might you compare sophies world to and why. Sophies world works well as a brief journey through western philosophy, told in terms of a correspondence between an unknown philosopher. I am merely trying to read it and give it to the world.
Instant downloads of all 1297 litchart pdfs including sophies world. A novel about the history of philosophy unabridged audiobook, by jostein gaarder. That very day, william styron began writing the first chapter of sophie s choice. Does reading a novelor any book constitute a philosophical project. Sophies world encompasses numerous time periods, cultures, discoveries, and belief systems. But the lineone man in his time plays many partsreads like a challenge to sophie here to play a different part than the one she has been cast in. The postcards summary joanna convinces sophie to go camping together.
Published in 1991, the book was a resounding success selling millions of copies and being translated into over 50 different languages the original book was written in gaarders native norwegian. It follows sophie amundsen, a norwegian teenager who is introduced to the history of philosophy by alberto knox, a middleaged philosopher sophies world became a bestseller in norway and won the deutscher jugendliteraturpreis in 1994. How many of the novels terms and references were you already familiar with. A novel about the history of philosophy audiobook by jostein gaarder. A novel about the history of philosophy by jostein gaarder. The next written lecture that sophie receives is titled, the mythological world picture, which is about the myths that various ancient peoples used to explain the world. I chose the audio of this book to give my daughters something to listen to in the car but found myself every bit as interested in the story. Sophies world by jostein gaarder audiobook chapters.
When discussing locke, alberto says locke brought up the question of whether the world really is the. Sophies world chapters and 14 by caroline kerr on prezi. All that said, this is a classic of its unique kind. Sophies own story too is relatively weak despite a dramatic twist literal in the middle. What other book might you compare sophie s world to and why. Sophie s world presents the history of philosophy in the form of a novel.
I would incorporate philosophy into an english or history class especially for the purpose of having students examine the development of. He quotes the all the world s a stage passage from as you like it and the lifes but a walking shadow passage from macbeth. Which aspects did you most want to research further. An international bestseller, it is both a mystery novel and a history of the major philosophies that have impacted the world. There may be other books like sophies world, but it was unique to me, which makes it hard to compare to other books. Sophie s world is a stage and sophie and alberto are merely players. Sophies world sophies world audiobook, by nancy rue. There is the story of the god thor, who has a hammer that makes the thunder and the rain come. Sophies world is a stage and sophie and alberto are merely players. Sophie s world is a novel by jostein gaarder that was first published 1991.
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