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The Kempton-Wace Letters

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The Kempton-Wace Letters is a novel written by the renowned American author, Jack London. The book is a collection of letters exchanged between two characters, Herbert Wace and Everard Kempton, who are both scientists and philosophers. The letters detail their discussions and debates on various topics such as religion, morality, and the meaning of life.The novel is set in the late 19th century and is written in an epistolary format, with each chapter comprising a letter from one of the characters to the other. Wace and Kempton are both highly intelligent and educated individuals who have different views on the world and its workings. They engage in a series of intellectual debates, challenging each other's beliefs and ideas.As the letters progress, the characters begin to reveal more about themselves, their personal lives, and their struggles. Wace, who is an atheist, questions the existence of God and the concept of morality, while Kempton, who is a devout Christian, defends his faith and beliefs.The Kempton-Wace Letters is a thought-provoking novel that explores complex philosophical and ethical issues. It is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, religion, and the human condition. The book is a testament to Jack London's literary genius and his ability to tackle difficult topics with grace and intelligence.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9780548186916
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 292
  • Udgivet:
  • 25. juli 2007
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x21 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 599 g.
  • BLACK WEEK
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 17. december 2024
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The Kempton-Wace Letters is a novel written by the renowned American author, Jack London. The book is a collection of letters exchanged between two characters, Herbert Wace and Everard Kempton, who are both scientists and philosophers. The letters detail their discussions and debates on various topics such as religion, morality, and the meaning of life.The novel is set in the late 19th century and is written in an epistolary format, with each chapter comprising a letter from one of the characters to the other. Wace and Kempton are both highly intelligent and educated individuals who have different views on the world and its workings. They engage in a series of intellectual debates, challenging each other's beliefs and ideas.As the letters progress, the characters begin to reveal more about themselves, their personal lives, and their struggles. Wace, who is an atheist, questions the existence of God and the concept of morality, while Kempton, who is a devout Christian, defends his faith and beliefs.The Kempton-Wace Letters is a thought-provoking novel that explores complex philosophical and ethical issues. It is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, religion, and the human condition. The book is a testament to Jack London's literary genius and his ability to tackle difficult topics with grace and intelligence.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.

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