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Starry night : astronomers and poets read the sky / David H. Levy.
Van Pelt Library PR508.A76 L48 2001
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Levy, David H., 1948-
- Standardized Title:
- More things in heaven and Earth
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- English poetry--History and criticism.
- English poetry.
- Astronomy in literature.
- American poetry--History and criticism.
- American poetry.
- Literature and science--History.
- Literature and science.
- History.
- Physical Description:
- 203 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm
- Edition:
- Completely revised edition.
- Place of Publication:
- Amherst, N.Y : Prometheus Books, 2001.
- Summary:
- Over the centuries the starry night sky has inspired poets and scientists alike, and the fruits of these inspirations enrich each other. Acclaimed science writer Levy has traced writers that celebrate the twin visions of human wonder and curiosity--including Shakespeare, Milton, Keats, Galileo and more--as expressed in poetry and astronomy.
- Notes:
- Previously published in 1997 under the title: More things in heaven and earth.
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-196) and index.
- ISBN:
- 1573928879
- OCLC:
- 45172627
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