Leben des Galilei
Life of Galileo
Book • 1943
The play, written in 1938, follows Galileo Galilei's career and the Galileo affair, where he was tried by the Roman Catholic Church for his scientific discoveries.
It explores themes such as the conflict between dogmatism and scientific evidence, and the values of constancy in the face of oppression.
The play depicts Galileo's financial struggles, his replication of the Dutch telescope, his observations of the moons of Jupiter, and his eventual recantation under threat of torture.
Despite the historical liberties taken, the play stays faithful to Galileo's scientific contributions and timeline.
It explores themes such as the conflict between dogmatism and scientific evidence, and the values of constancy in the face of oppression.
The play depicts Galileo's financial struggles, his replication of the Dutch telescope, his observations of the moons of Jupiter, and his eventual recantation under threat of torture.
Despite the historical liberties taken, the play stays faithful to Galileo's scientific contributions and timeline.
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