The article opens with this quote from A Mathematician's Apology (see p. 14) by G. H. Hardy: Beauty is the first test: there is no permanent place
in the world for ugly mathematics.
Today I'm puzzling over what "beauty" means . . .
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.