Dear Future People is a novel which describes the climax of the
Hellenic Age in Egypt. Events follow historic accounts of the civil
war between Rome and Constantinople, the destruction of the Temple of
Serapis, the ethnic cleansing and massacre of Gothic youth, and a
trip down the Nile to seek a prophesy for Emperor Theodosius.
Hypatia, a woman, was destined to stand at the center of this time of
political power struggle. In translation, quotes from the period are
woven into the story. ** Hypatia was born in the later part of the
Roman Empire, an era when women were not free to pursue careers. This
was a time when orthodox belief effectively wiped out centuries of
scientific discovery. Ancient Greek works were torched and scholars
were murdered. Hypatia was the last proprietor of the Hellenic Age
wonder, the Library of Alexandria. She is portrayed as a young adult
facing the issues of a changing world. The reader will discover
uncanny parallels to many current situations within the United States
and, indeed, the world. Hypatia, a real, historically documented
heroine, is a find for todays young adults who are searching for
strong, non-fiction role models.
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