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Sophie's World: A Novel About the History of Philosophy

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Based on 659 Ratings and 659 Reviews

Book Description
One day Sophie comes home from school to find two questions in her mail: "Who are you?" and "Where does the world come from?" Before she knows it she is enrolled in a correspondence course with a mysterious philosopher. Thus begins Jostein Gaarder's unique novel, which is not only a mystery, but also a complete and entertaining history of philosophy.

Book Information
PublisherFarrar Straus & Giroux
BindingKindle Edition (48 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages548
ISBN-10B00699SDR8
Publication Date03/20/2007
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About Jostein Gaarder (Author) : Jostein Gaarder is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Jostein Gaarder include Sophie's World: A Novel About the History of Philosophy (Unabr... more
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About Paulette Moller (Translator) : Paulette Moller is a published translator of young adult books. Some of the published credits of Paulette Moller include Sophie's World: A Novel About the History of Philosophy (Fsg Classics).
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