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Song of Two Worlds
by
Alan Lightman
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Summary
In Alan Lightman’s new book, a verse narrative, we meet a man who has lost his faith in all things following a mysterious personal tragedy. After decades of living “hung like a dried fly,” emptied and haunted by his past, the narrator awakens one morning revitalized and begins a Dante-like journey to find something to believe in, first turning to the world of science and then to the world of philosophy, religion, and human life. As his personal story is slowly revealed, little by little, we confront the great questions of the cosmos and of the human heart, some questions with answers and others without.
Details
ISBN: 978-1-56881-463-6
Year: 2009
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 112
Reviews
Chapter 16 (External Link)
January 2010
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The Midwest Book Review (PDF)
December 2009
“Created by a man of science and art, Alan Lightman’s work is a unique thing to behold. ”Song of Two Worlds“ is a collection of poetry from the physicist, as he blends his two disciplines well for a truly fascinating insight into the world around us. With fine verse, ”Song of Two Worlds“ is a top pick.”
New Scientist (External Link)
December 2009
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Nature Magazine (External Link)
November 2009
Alan Lightman’s Song of Two Worlds has been reviewed in Nature Magazine! Click the link above for access to the article.
Seed Magazine (External Link)
November 2009
Song of Two Worlds has been chosen as one of Seed Magazine’s “Books to Read Now” for the month of November. Click on the link above for details!
The Complete Review (External Link)
October 2009
“In taking on several more layers than the usual two-cultures-debate-featuring works, and quite successfully dealing with them, Song of Two Worlds is a nice addition to the scientific-poetic library.”
July 2009
“Only Alan Lightman could have written this verse narrative that brings together his explorations in the worlds of science, art and philosophy and makes of them this strange and mysterious but seamless and beguiling whole.”
—Anita Desai
July 2009
“Alan Lightman’s Song of Two Worlds is of consistent high quality and poetic energy. To begin with, the perspective is intelligently conceived, surprising, and productive. The provenance of the speaker who obviously is routed in the Islamic culture, his scientific competence, his familiarity with history-combined with his personal view, his regular life, his introspective mood, all this creates a captivating and innovative narrative verse. Congratulations!”
—Hans Magnus Enzensberger
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