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 Karl Weierstrass. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Karl Weierstrass. Show all posts
Sunday, June 24, 2012

Remembering Sophia Kovalevsky

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With Reason: A Portrait       by JoAnne Growney   (June 2012 )         Sophia Kovalevsky *    (1850-1891 ) Because she was Russian  . ...
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Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Is mathematics discovered -- or invented?

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The issue of whether mathematics is invented or discovered is posed often.  Less frequently, queries as to where poetry falls in these cate...
Monday, April 12, 2010

Poetry and Mathematics -- Similarities

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HOW are mathematics and poetry similar? Often-quoted in mathematical circles are words from mathematician Karl Weierstrass (1815-97)...
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