Intersections -- Poetry with Mathematics

Mathematical language can heighten the imagery of a poem; mathematical structure can deepen its effect. Feast here on an international menu of poems made rich by mathematical ingredients . . . . . . . gathered by JoAnne Growney. To receive email notifications of new postings, contact JoAnne at joannegrowney@gmail.com.

Showing posts with label Claude Shannon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Claude Shannon. Show all posts
Monday, June 14, 2021

Encryption and Love

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One of my recent book-acquisitions is The Woman who Smashed Codes by Jason Fagone  -- a story of Elizebeth Smith Friedman who transitioned ...
Tuesday, December 4, 2018

By Claude Shannon -- a Poem for Rubik's Cube

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     Below I present the opening lines of an 80-line (plus footnotes) poetic creation by Claude Shannon (1916-2001).  A mathematician, engi...
Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Can you multiply with Roman numerals?

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     Canadian writer Siobhan Roberts (whom I know from BIRS workshops) has a recent New Yorker article that celebrates the 100th birthda...
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