Natural Classicism: Essays on Literature and ScienceOriginally published (hardcover) in 1985 by Paragon House, this examination of the interconnectedness of nature and human endeavor showcases Turner's exploration of--and attempt to integrate--principles of literature, art, music, biology, psychology, anthropology, linguistics, and aesthetics. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR |
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Word Art as a Human Inheritance | 3 |
Poetic Meter The Brain and Time | 61 |
The School of Night | 111 |
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