Kehlmann, Daniel
Measuring the World
- ISBN 13:
- 9781847241146
- author:
- Kehlmann, Daniel
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Quercus
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 132mm X 199mm
- Genre:
- Historical fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Alexander von Humboldt and Carl Friedrich Gauss were two brilliant minds of the German Enlightenment. In 2007, Daniel Kehlmann brings their lives to vivid life in this novel. Humboldt, a Prussian aristocrat, embarked on an epic journey to measure the world, while Gauss, born into poverty, discovered the secrets of space through his own unique perspective. Through their contrasting experiences, Kehlmann masterfully explores the complexities of genius and the human condition. With sly humour and unforgettable characterization, this novel reveals the longings and weaknesses of these two eccentric geniuses, as they navigate loneliness and love, absurdity and greatness, failure and success. A rare charm and readability distinguish this novel, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in the lives of extraordinary individuals.
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