Hypatia, or New Foes with an Old Face details the fictional life of the
philosopher Hypatia and tells the story of Philammon, a young monk, who
becomes involved in the political and religious issues within the city
of Alexandria. This fantastic book is considered to be Kingsley's
greatest novel, widely read in its time and still enjoyed by discerning
readers today - a must-have for any collector of Kingsley. Originally
published in 1853, we proudly republish this scarce classic with a new
introductory biography of the author. Charles Kingsley was a priest of
the Church of England, historian, a university professor, novelist, and
close friend of Charles Darwin. Other notable works by Kingsley include:
The Water-Babies (1863), Hereward the Wake: "Last of the English" (1866)
and Westward Ho! (1855).