Illingworth, Sam,

A sonnet to science : scientists and their poetry / edited by Sam Illingworth. - Manchester : Manchester University Press, (c)2019. - 1 online resource

Introduction1 The romantic scientist: Humphry Davy (1778-1829)2 The metaphysical poet: Ada Lovelace (1815-52)3 The lyrical visionary: James Clerk Maxwell (1831-79)4 The medical metrist: Ronald Ross (1857-1932)5 The reluctant poet: Miroslav Holub (1923-98)6 The poetic pioneer: Rebecca Elson (1960-99) EpilogueIndex.

Includes bibliographies and index.



9781526127990

GBB994103 bnb

019412680 Uk


Science--Poetry.
English poetry.


Electronic Books.

PR508 / .S666 2019