Intersections -- Poetry with Mathematics

Mathematical language can heighten the imagery of a poem; mathematical structure can deepen its effect. Feast on an international menu of poems made rich by mathematical ingredients -- and gathered here by JoAnne Growney, whose personal website is at https://joannegrowney.com/ .

Showing posts with label Charles Simic. Show all posts

Showing posts with label Charles Simic. Show all posts

Monday, January 30, 2023

Remembering Charles Simic

Recently Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and former US poet laureate (2007-2008) Charles Simic has died. Although Simic's poems wer...

Thursday, February 16, 2017

The Infinite

On page 53 of the February 6 issue of The New Yorker I recently found and enjoyed a poem entitled "The Infinite" by Charles S...

Sunday, March 22, 2015

March 21 -- World Poetry Day

Yesterday poetry was celebrated around the world -- the Guardian reported the event with mention of Cafés around the world that offered a ...

Monday, May 30, 2011

Once a student of Euclid

The Chair by Charles Simic The chair was once a student of Euclid.

Friday, April 29, 2011

Forgetful Number

A lovely poem about more than a number . . . Forgetful Number by Vasko Popa Once upon a time there was a number Pure and ...

Friday, October 29, 2010

Ghost stories in algebra -- Happy Halloween!

Born in Yugoslavia, Charles Simic emigrated at age 15 to Chicago; widely known and respected as a poet and teacher (at the University of Ne...

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