Évariste Galois, 1811–1832. By Laura Toti Rigatelli (original) (raw)

The piece reflects on the life and personality of Évariste Galois, contrasting public perceptions of mathematicians with the passionate reality exemplified by Galois. It highlights his tumultuous relationship with authority and his revolutionary spirit, culminating in incidents such as his expulsion from the École Normale and his imprisonment due to a politically charged toast. Ultimately, it offers a narrative that intertwines Galois' mathematical genius with his romantic ideals and tumultuous life.