The Ascent of Man (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Mathilde Blind

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 036404568X ISBN 13: 9780364045688

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A sweeping, thought‑driven poem collection that links the birth of life to the rise of humanity.

This volume opens a vivid panorama of nature, struggle, and the human mind, inviting readers to trace how life’s earliest forces unfold into civilization’s hopes and harms.

This edition draws you into a sequence of lyrical meditations that blend science, myth, and social observation. From primal forests and storm‑tossed seas to crowded cities and quiet rooms, the poems survey time, memory, and the price of progress. Expect striking images, rhythmic cadences, and a voice that questions who benefits from human achievement.

• Lush, sensory depictions of the natural world and its ancient changes
• Reflections on life, consciousness, and our shared past
• A critical look at social inequality and the costs of progress
• A dramatic, lyric style that moves between wonder and moral urgency

Ideal for readers who enjoy historical poetry, nature writing, and bold social critique expressed in vivid, accessible language.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 036404568X
• ISBN 13: 9780364045688
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 220