Einstein as Myth and Muse - Softcover

Friedman, Alan. J.; Donley, Carol C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521379636 ISBN 13: 9780521379632

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1989

Synopsis

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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Book Description:

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 and ask the question: How did quantum theory and the general theory of relativity influence creative writers in the first half of this century?

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1989
• ISBN 10: 0521379636
• ISBN 13: 9780521379632
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240