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 Langston Hughes. Show all posts

Showing posts with label Langston Hughes. Show all posts

Friday, July 26, 2024

A Nickel, a Dime, a Dollar . . .

In childhood -- and later also -- rhymes help us to remember. I recall reciting, in early years. "Pme, two, buckle my shoe; three,...

Tuesday, February 2, 2021

Celebrate Black History with Poetry

In February now, Black History Month, I look back to one of my favorite poets, Langston Hughes (1902-1967) and bring to you, again, one...

Monday, February 5, 2018

Math-poetry for Black History Month

Recently I have revisited my post (from October 2, 2012) that offers a puzzle poem by math-science guy Benjamin Banneker (1731-1806), ...

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

A poem for your pocket

Years ago, when "Poem in Your Pocket Day" (April 30) was first celebrated, we did not have cellphones to carry poems with us easil...

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Langston Hughes could do anything!

In the 1970s when I was a new professor (at Pennsylvania's Bloomsburg University), a particular colleague and I would chat occasionally ...

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Black History Month -- celebrate Haynes and Hughes

Living on the border of Washington DC I am exposed to items of local history for our nation's capital. One such item involves the ...

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