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Greenblatt, Stephen, 1943-
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Lucretius Carus, Titus -- Influence.
Lucretius Carus, Titus. De rerum natura.
Renaissance.
Philosophy, Renaissance.
Science, Renaissance.
Civilization, Modern.
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The swerve : how the world became modern / Stephen Greenblatt.
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Greenblatt, Stephen, 1943-
New York : W.W. Norton, 2012.
Subjects
Lucretius Carus, Titus -- Influence.
Lucretius Carus, Titus. De rerum natura.
Renaissance.
Philosophy, Renaissance.
Science, Renaissance.
Civilization, Modern.
ISBN:
9780393343403
0393343405
Description:
356 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 21 cm.
Edition:
Norton pbk.
Contents:
The book hunter -- The moment of discovery -- In search of Lucretius -- The teeth of time -- Birth and rebirth -- In the lie factory -- A pit to catch foxes -- The way things are -- The return -- Swerves -- Afterlives.
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Summary:
Describes the impact that the translation of "On the Nature of Things" by Roman philosopher Lucretius had on history, inspiring artists, great thinkers, and scientists of the fifteenth century and fueling the beginning of the Renaissance.
Awards:
National Book Award, 2011: Nonfiction.
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Aiea Public Library
Adult Nonfiction
940.21 Gr
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Aina Haina Public Library
Adult Nonfiction
940.21 Gr
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08/31/2017
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Kailua-Kona Public Library
Adult Nonfiction
940.21 Gr
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Manoa Public Library
Adult Nonfiction
940.21 Gr
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06/06/2024
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