Einstein as Myth and MuseCUP Archive, 1989 M04 13 - 224 pages In this book a scientist and a literary critic combine their talents in order to assess the impact of the revolution in physical theory on literature. How did quantum theory and the general theory of relativity influence creative writers in the first half of this century? Beyond the community of scientists there was and still is much misunderstanding of Einstein and his achievements. Friedman and Donley review the impact of his theories on major contemporary writers, and particularly how writers have viewed the material (or 'real') world since the 1920s. The central thesis is that modern science does indeed have a deep influence on other aspects of culture, even those far removed, such as serious literature. |
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... Quantum theory reaches beyond physics Quantum theory enters literature 122 128 Prose structure Subject - object blends Game as metaphor 6 Amyth portrayed 134 140 148 154 The origin and meaning of E = mc2 156 How the bomb began 160 Early ...
... Quantum theory reaches beyond physics Quantum theory enters literature 122 128 Prose structure Subject - object blends Game as metaphor 6 Amyth portrayed 134 140 148 154 The origin and meaning of E = mc2 156 How the bomb began 160 Early ...
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