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Science in Literature: A Collection of Literary Scientific Essays
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Letters & EssaysLiterary CriticismSports General
ISBN13: 9781025973180
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 394
Weight: 1.21
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Science in Literature: A Collection of Literary Scientific Essays is a thought-provoking anthology that bridges the gap between the empirical world of scientific discovery and the creative realm of literary expression. Compiled by Frederick Houk Law, this collection features a diverse range of essays from notable thinkers and writers, showcasing how scientific concepts have been articulated and explored through high-quality prose. The work examines the profound impact of scientific thought on human culture, philosophy, and the arts, proving that the pursuit of knowledge is as much a literary endeavor as it is a laboratory one.
Readers will encounter explorations of the natural world, biological wonders, and the vastness of the universe, all presented with the clarity and elegance characteristic of great literature. By selecting pieces that prioritize both factual accuracy and aesthetic beauty, Law highlights the unity of human understanding. This collection serves as a testament to early twentieth-century intellectual curiosity, offering insights into the history of science and the evolving relationship between technical observation and imaginative storytelling. Science in Literature remains a valuable resource for those interested in the history of ideas, the evolution of the essay form, and the enduring connection between the sciences and the humanities.
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