The French Mathematician by Petsinis Tom

The French Mathematician by Petsinis Tom

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A novel about the extraordinary life of the 19th century French mathematican Evariste Galois, a prodigy who made fundamental discoveries at the age of 18, was imprisoned for his republican beliefs at 19, and who died at 20 in a mysterious early morning duel.

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The French Mathematician by Petsinis Tom

A novel about the extraordinary life of the 19th century French mathematican Evariste Galois, a prodigy who made fundamental discoveries at the age of 18, was imprisoned for his republican beliefs at 19, and who died at 20 in a mysterious early morning duel.
Tom Petsinis is a novelist, poet and playwright. His play, THE DROUGHT, was shortlisted for the Victorian Premier's Literary Award and won the Wal Cherry Playscript of the Year. He lives in Melbourne and teaches pure mathematics at the Victoria University of Technology in Footscray.
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ISBN 13 9780140264722
ISBN 10 0140264728
Title The French Mathematician
Author Petsinis Tom
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Year published 1998-11-26
Number of pages 432
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