Beatriz Hausner
She Who Lies Above
She Who Lies Above
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In She Who Lies Above, Beatriz Hausner brings Hypatia of Alexandria to life through layered ventriloquism, exploring the evolution of modern knowledge and the appreciation for books and their authors' brilliance.
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Length: 109 pages
Publication date: 07 November 2023
Publisher: Book*hug
In her captivating novel, "She Who Lies Above," Beatriz Hausner breathes life into the remarkable figure of Hypatia of Alexandria, a brilliant mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher who flourished in the fourth century Byzantine era. Through a masterful technique of layered ventriloquism, Hausner brings forth a series of amorous correspondence between Hypatia and her friend and former student, Synesius the Cyrene. These letters, meticulously crafted by Hausner, are discovered by Bettina Ungaro, a librarian and archivist by day, and a poet by night. Ungaro, driven by her passion for literature and her critical eye, collates the correspondence to unravel the intricate relationship between Hypatia and Synesius. At the same time, she weaves a poignant critique of contemporary book and reading culture, exploring the evolving nature of modern knowledge.
The result of this intricate literary tapestry is a rigorous and hyper-layered collection of poems that exude elegiac and erotic tones. Hausner's writing is steeped in admiration for the world of books and the profound brilliance displayed by the authors who have crafted them. Through her interjections, which borrow from and juxtapose writing from ancient times, Hausner explores the evolution of modern knowledge and its profound impact on our understanding of the world.
"She Who Lies Above" is a testament to Hausner's talent as a storyteller and her ability to bring historical figures to life in a way that is both captivating and thought-provoking. It is a must-read for anyone who appreciates the power of literature to transcend time and explore the depths of human emotion and intellect.
Weight: 158g
Dimension: 152 x 203 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781771668200
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