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 Emilie du Chatelet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Emilie du Chatelet. Show all posts
Thursday, September 13, 2018

Meeting Math People via Poems

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     Mathematics classes are crowded with vital material and it is hard to find time to also consider the PEOPLE of mathematics -- one way t...
Tuesday, October 11, 2016

She argued for Newton's physics

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     Here, by Voltaire , is a poem about mathematician/scientist Émilie du Châtelet (1706-1749) -- who explained Newton's physics but w...
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