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Creation : A Novel

by Gore Vidal
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Grand, philosophical journey through ancient civilizations.

Creation is a fascinating exploration of philosophy, history, and politics through the eyes of Cyrus Spitama, a Persian ambassador who travels through ancient civilizations. The book offers a unique perspective on the creation of the universe and the existence of good and evil. It is a captivating read for anyone interested in philosophy, history, or adventure. Reviews of the book often mention the depth of research and detail that Vidal has put into recreating the ancient world.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Creation : A Novel

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ISBN: 9780375727054
Authors: Gore Vidal
Publisher: Vintage
Date of Publication: 2002-08-27
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction
Goodreads rating: 4.23
(rated by 4555 readers)

Description

A sweeping novel of politics, war, philosophy, and adventure–in a restored edition, featuring never-before-published material from Gore Vidal’s original manuscript– Creation offers a captivating grand tour of the ancient world.Cyrus Spitama, grandson of the prophet Zoroaster and lifelong friend of Xerxes, spent most of his life as Persian ambassador for the great king Darius. He traveled to India, where he discussed nirvana with Buddha, and to the warring states of Cathay, where he learned of Tao from Master Li and fished on the riverbank with Confucius. Now blind and aged in Athens–the Athens of Pericles, Sophocles, Thucydides, Herodotus, and Socrates–Cyrus recounts his days as he strives to resolve the fundamental questions that have guided his life’s journeys: how the universe was created, and why evil was created with good. In revisiting the fifth century b.c.–one of the most spectacular periods in history–Gore Vidal illuminates the ideas that have shaped civilizations for millennia.
 

Grand, philosophical journey through ancient civilizations.

Creation is a fascinating exploration of philosophy, history, and politics through the eyes of Cyrus Spitama, a Persian ambassador who travels through ancient civilizations. The book offers a unique perspective on the creation of the universe and the existence of good and evil. It is a captivating read for anyone interested in philosophy, history, or adventure. Reviews of the book often mention the depth of research and detail that Vidal has put into recreating the ancient world.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.