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Title: Eureka
Note: Reading ease score: 44.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature (online soon
in an extended version, also linking to free sources for
education worldwide ... MOOC's, educational materials,...)
Images generously made available by Gallica, Bibliothèque
nationale de France.)
Summary: "Eureka" by Edgar Allan Poe is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The work is a significant treatise exploring the universe in both its material and spiritual aspects, proposing an intricate theory about the origin, essence, and destiny of existence. Through his speculative lens, Poe delves deep into the laws of nature and metaphysical considerations, aiming to intertwine science and poetry in a profound narrative. At the start of "Eureka," Poe introduces his ambitious theme by expressing both humility and trepidation at the enormity of his subject—the nature of the universe. He outlines his intention to explore fundamental questions regarding the physical, metaphysical, and mathematical dimensions of existence, suggesting a deep connection between the concepts of unity and diversity. His opening strikes a tone of lofty ambition, inviting readers to consider grand ideas that challenge established scientific perspectives, indicating that he will traverse complex philosophical ideas and challenge mainstream notions—arguing for a synthesis of beauty and truth within the cosmos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849
Translator: Baudelaire, Charles, 1821-1867
EBook No.: 55175
Published: Jul 23, 2017
Downloads: 70
Language: French
Subject: Cosmology
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Eureka
Note: Reading ease score: 44.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature (online soon
in an extended version, also linking to free sources for
education worldwide ... MOOC's, educational materials,...)
Images generously made available by Gallica, Bibliothèque
nationale de France.)
Summary: "Eureka" by Edgar Allan Poe is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The work is a significant treatise exploring the universe in both its material and spiritual aspects, proposing an intricate theory about the origin, essence, and destiny of existence. Through his speculative lens, Poe delves deep into the laws of nature and metaphysical considerations, aiming to intertwine science and poetry in a profound narrative. At the start of "Eureka," Poe introduces his ambitious theme by expressing both humility and trepidation at the enormity of his subject—the nature of the universe. He outlines his intention to explore fundamental questions regarding the physical, metaphysical, and mathematical dimensions of existence, suggesting a deep connection between the concepts of unity and diversity. His opening strikes a tone of lofty ambition, inviting readers to consider grand ideas that challenge established scientific perspectives, indicating that he will traverse complex philosophical ideas and challenge mainstream notions—arguing for a synthesis of beauty and truth within the cosmos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849
Translator: Baudelaire, Charles, 1821-1867
EBook No.: 55175
Published: Jul 23, 2017
Downloads: 70
Language: French
Subject: Cosmology
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.