Description
As Popova writes in her introduction, both poetry and science are essential tools for deepening our understanding and enriching our love for the world around us. In 15 concise essays, Popova delves into topics like the enigma of dark matter, the endlessness of pi, the resilience of trees, and the intelligence of octopuses. These stories of scientific discovery are intertwined with personal tales of the scientists—many of whom are women and often overlooked—and the poets who have been inspired by these same mysteries and their inherent beauty.
Each essay is paired with a carefully chosen poem, from Emily Dickinson and W. H. Auden to Maya Angelou and Tracy K. Smith, and is brought to life with stunning illustrations by the acclaimed artist Ofra Amit. Together, these essays, poems, and illustrations invite us to awaken to a reality filled with wonder.
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