The Redemption Of Tycho Brahe (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163174180)

""The Redemption of Tycho Brahe"" is a historical fiction novel written by Max Brod. The story revolves around the life of Tycho Brahe, a Danish astronomer who lived during the 16th century. The book is set in Prague, where Tycho Brahe is summoned by Emperor Rudolf II to help him with his astronomical studies. Tycho Brahe is known for his eccentricity and his love for alchemy, which often causes conflicts with the other scholars. The novel explores Tycho Brahe's relationships with his colleagues, his family, and his love interest, Magdalena. It also delves into the political and social climate of the time, including the religious tensions between Catholics and Protestants. As Tycho Brahe's health begins to decline, he becomes increasingly obsessed with finding the philosopher's stone, a mystical substance that is said to grant immortality. His search for the stone leads him down a dangerous path, and he must confront his own mortality and the consequences of his actions. Overall, ""The Redemption of Tycho Brahe"" is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that blends historical facts with fictional elements to create a vivid portrayal of one of the most fascinating figures in the history of astronomy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Max Brod
ISBN-10: 1163174181
ISBN-13: 9781163174180
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 308
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.65d