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 William Rowan Hamilton. Show all posts

Showing posts with label William Rowan Hamilton. Show all posts

Monday, October 10, 2022

A Sonnet by William Rowan Hamilton

Despite their similar lifespans, it is said that British mathematicians William Rowan Hamilton (1805-1865) and George Boole (1815-186...

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

A Rhymer and an Analyst -- a Friendship

Several recent emails have turned my attention again to Irish mathematician (?and poet?) William Rowan Hamilton (1805-1865). Availabl...

Monday, September 18, 2017

Irish poet McGovern to visit US

Irish poet and physicist Iggy McGovern will visit the US in October and is scheduled to read at The Writer's Center in Bethesd...

Saturday, October 15, 2016

Have a Happy "Hamilton Day"

April 15-23, 2016 is Maths Week in Ireland . AND, as this recent Slate article by Katharine Merow announces, in Ireland Octobe...

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

A sonnet for W.R.Hamilton

Irish mathematician William Rowan Hamilton (1805-1865) was also a poet (see, for example, this sonnet in a prior posting (13 October...

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Hamilton -- mathematician, poet, Irishman

October 15-22 is Maths Week in Ireland -- as I learned from this article in the Irish Times celebrating maths and the Irish mathematic...

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