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 geometric. Show all posts
Showing posts with label geometric. Show all posts
Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Galileo in Florence

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Poetry found in the words of Galileo Galilei (1564-1642): "Philosophy is written in this grand book, the universe, which stands cont...
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Thursday, October 31, 2013

On poetry and geometric truth . . .

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          On poetry and geometric truth           And their high privilege of lasting life,           From all internal injury exempt,  ...
Friday, January 7, 2011

Which are "real" numbers?

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The adjective "real" in the term "real number" causes confusion for many whose mathematics is casual rather than intense...
Saturday, November 20, 2010

More from Guillevic

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     My October 13 post  presented three small poems by the French poet Guillevic (1909-97).  Strongly drawn to his work, I have purchased ...
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Monday, August 30, 2010

What is the point? -- consider Euclid

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A two-line poem by Chilean poet, Pablo Neruda (1904-73), found in my bilingual edition of Extravagaria , reminded me of the poetic nature ...
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