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The Universe in Verse
The Universe in Verse: 15 Portals to Wonder through Science & Poetry | Maria Popova
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The Universe in Verse is an ode to wonder and an exploration of the human search for truth and meaning. Poetry and science, as Popova writes in her introduction, "are instruments for knowing the world more intimately and loving it more deeply." In 15 short essays on subjects ranging from the mystery of dark matter and the infinity of pi to the resilience of trees and the intelligence of octopuses, Popova tells the stories of scientific searching and discovery. These stories are interwoven with details from the very real and human lives of scientistsmany of them women, many underrecognizedand poets inspired by the same questions and the beauty they reveal. Each essay is paired with a poem reflecting its subject by poets ranging from Emily Dickinson, W. H. Auden, and Edna St. Vincent Millay to Maya Angelou, Diane Ackerman, and Tracy K. Smith, and is stunningly illustrated by celebrated artist Ofra Amit. Together, they wake us to a "reality aglow with wonder."
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kspenmoll
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I am looking to the natural world these days for hope & resilience. Pictured is our magnolia tree in spring. #naturalitsy

AnnCrystal 🫂💝. 2w
dabbe 💕💕💕 2w
quietlycuriouskate Beautiful tree 💕 2w
AllDebooks Gorgeous x 1w
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#DaysDevotedTo #Science4peace #day10
Buds on our magnolia tree yesterday.

AnnCrystal 😍💝. 2w
Eggs So inspiring 💞💞 2w
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My plans for #HyggehourReadathon tonight-some tea, some chocolate biscuits, some poetry. Bliss.

dabbe I see a blankie! 🖤🧡🖤 1mo
TheBookHippie BLISS 1mo
Bookwormjillk Hobnobs! 1mo
Chrissyreadit 🧡🎃🧡 1mo
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kspenmoll
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1,2) our family: aunts,uncles,cousins,his parents & sister all got together from near & far,to celebrate my nephew‘s 25th birthday.He works at Vail in CO,on the slopes & giving ski lessons to adults & kids.So we have not seen him in more than a year.#5JoysFriday
3)my generous #FFFS from @dabbe ,all things autumn
4) my new poetry book
5) today we took our 10th grade students outside for a scavenger hunt-they were both joyful & creative

AmyG You need to visit him in Vail! 2mo
dabbe 🖤🧡🖤 2mo
DebinHawaii A lovely joys list! 💛💛💛 Happy Birthday-Day to your nephew! 🎉🎂🎉 Thanks for sharing & soreading the joy! 🤗 1mo
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This came in the mail today. #bookmail I am in awe. #portalstowonder #scienceandpoetry

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Maria Popova, I will follow you anywhere.

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A dazzling constellation of science and poetry that will spark your curiosity and leave you in awe, The Universe in Verse sends us on a voyage through space and time on a vessel made of verse by Sylvia Plath, Maya Angelou, Tracy K. Smith, and more, about mycology & octopus intelligence, floriculture & the Hubble telescope, radioactivity & SETI, & more, each one scientifically contextualized by Maria Popova and wondrously illustrated by Ofra Amit.

CaitlinR Great review! 5mo
underground_bks @CaitlinR I want 20 more books just like this one! 5mo
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