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 John Conway. Show all posts
Showing posts with label John Conway. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 30, 2020

The Doomsday Rule

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     My recently posted mention of Tristian Bangert's poem about John Horton Conway (1937-2020) sent me looking through my files for m...
Monday, December 21, 2020

Admiring John Conway with stories of numbers

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     Recently I was contacted by Thomas Barr, Director of Programs at the American Mathematical Society who told me of poetry written by a ...
Thursday, September 11, 2014

Hailstone numbers shape a poem

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     One of my favorite mathy poets is Halifax mathematician Robert Dawson -- his work is complex and inventive, and fun to puzzle over.  D...
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