Charles Kingsley's novel, 'Hypatia, or New Foes with an Old Face', follows the life of philosopher Hypatia and the political and religious conflicts in Alexandria. The story revolves around a young monk named Philammon, who travels to Alexandria, forms a deep bond with Hypatia despite her hatred of Christianity, and tries to convert his long-lost sister and former dancer, Pelagia, and Hypatia herself. A Christian apologia, Kingsley's novel reflects the religious sentiments of the 19th century and was widely read for many years.
