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Eureka: A Prose Poem (1848)

Eureka: A Prose Poem (1848)

Poe, Edgar Allan

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 1163935115
ISBN13: 9781163935118
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 148
Weight: 0.46
Height: 0.32 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Eureka: A Prose Poem is a philosophical and scientific work written by Edgar Allan Poe in 1848. In this book, Poe explores the nature of the universe, the origin of the cosmos, and the meaning of existence. He delves into various scientific theories of his time, including the laws of gravitation, electromagnetism, and the theory of relativity, as well as philosophical concepts such as the nature of God and the purpose of life. Poe's writing in Eureka is highly poetic and imaginative, and he uses metaphors and analogies to explain complex scientific ideas. The book is divided into three parts, with each part exploring a different aspect of the universe. In the first part, Poe discusses the nature of the universe and its origin, arguing that it is an infinite and eternal entity. In the second part, he explores the laws of the universe and the forces that govern it, including gravity and electromagnetism. In the final part of the book, Poe delves into the nature of God and the purpose of existence. He argues that the universe is a manifestation of God's will and that the purpose of life is to seek knowledge and understanding of the universe. Overall, Eureka: A Prose Poem is a unique and thought-provoking work that combines science, philosophy, and poetry to explore some of the most fundamental questions of human existence.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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