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Galileo And Other Poems

Galileo And Other Poems

P. Johnston, John

Paperback

Biographies GeneralAstronomy & SpaceGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 9354502571
ISBN13: 9789354502576
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Mar 22 2021
Pages: 188
Weight: 0.62
Height: 0.43 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Galileo lifts his telescope. A poet lifts the line. Look up. Then listen closely. Galileo And Other Poems by John P. Johnston is a poised poetry collection that brings the night sky, the laboratory, and the human conscience into the same field of view. Moving between lyric intensity and storytelling sweep, it reads as both a lyric poem anthology and a narrative poetry book: intimate meditations beside scenes shaped by discovery, doubt, and wonder. At its centre are galileo inspired poems that echo 17th century astronomy and early modern Italy, while the wider volume ranges into astronomy and science poetry with a keen ear for music, argument, and emotional consequence. For readers drawn to poems about great thinkers, Johnston offers a form of history of science verse that respects the drama of ideas without turning them into sermon or spectacle. The collection sits in a long tradition of English-language poetry engaging with knowledge and faith, making it a satisfying choice for poetry for book clubs as well as a literature study companion for classrooms and independent readers. It is also a thoughtful stargazing poetry gift: reflective, intelligent, and made to be reread aloud. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Whether you come for the science, the history, or the pure cadence of verse, this is a classic-literature find worth keeping close.

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