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The Universe in Verse by Maria Popova
In this beautifully illustrated collection of essays, Maria Popova, creator of The Marginalian, explores the human pursuit of truth and beauty through the intertwined worlds of science and poetry.
Description
As Popova writes in her introduction, both poetry and science are essential tools for deepening our understanding and enriching our love for the world around us. In 15 concise essays, Popova delves into topics like the enigma of dark matter, the endlessness of pi, the resilience of trees, and the intelligence of octopuses. These stories of scientific discovery are intertwined with personal tales of the scientists—many of whom are women and often overlooked—and the poets who have been inspired by these same mysteries and their inherent beauty.
Each essay is paired with a carefully chosen poem, from Emily Dickinson and W. H. Auden to Maya Angelou and Tracy K. Smith, and is brought to life with stunning illustrations by the acclaimed artist Ofra Amit. Together, these essays, poems, and illustrations invite us to awaken to a reality filled with wonder.
Judy A. Morse –
This is a breathtakingly beautiful book! Kudos given to the pioneering women who made a difference in the exploration and our understanding of the cosmos and to the sublime poetry of another realm of understanding that walk hand-in-hand. The essays, poetry and artwork are a gorgeous collaboration of mutual love of our universe.
Lynette Wallworth –
This book is just so beautiful! The images are captivating. I will treasure it!
Peggie Merlin –
A perfect holiday gift for the stars in one’s own universe.