What novel that was published in 1851 was the inspiration for a film directed by Philipp Ramos?
Capitaine Achab Capitaine Achab (in English, "Captain Ahab") is a 2004 French short film directed by Philippe Ramos. It is an interpretation of "Moby-Dick" by Herman Melville. In the film, Albert falls in love with Louise, whose white skin is symbolized in his dreams by the whale Moby Dick. The film was presented at the Cannes Film Festival and Pantin in 2004.
Hypatia (novel) Hypatia, or New Foes with an Old Face is an 1853 novel by the English writer Charles Kingsley. It is a fictionalised account of the life of the philosopher Hypatia, and tells the story of a young monk called Philammon who travels to Alexandria, where he becomes mixed up in the political and religious battles of the day. Although intended as Christian apologia, the novel has a deliberate anti-Catholic tone, and it also reflects Kingsley's other prejudices about race and religion, many of which were typical to the 19th century. For many years the book was considered one of Kingsley's best novels and was widely read.