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Kepler, a novel by John Banville · Booklabria

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Kepler, a novel

GermanyAstronomers

Kepler, a novel

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First published: 1981
Editions: 19 in 4 languages

Synopsis

Johannes Kepler, born in 1571 in south Germany, was one of the world's greatest mathematicians and astronomers. The author of this book uses this history as a background to his novel, writing a work of historical fiction that is rooted in poverty, squalor and the tyrannical power of emperors.

Subjects: Germany
Astronomers
Set in: Germany
Characters: Johannes Kepler

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19 in 4 languages

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English14 French1 German1 Spanish1

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