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Our literary heritage and the science of astronomy are both appreciated more by studying how the Sun, moon, stars, and planets
are used in poetry. Examples of how both metaphor and physics blend will be presented through the quill of Frost, Byron, and
Longfellow, as well as authors of some classic and ancient texts.
The Powerpoint presentation (1.7 MB) linked below was shared with the local community.
Poetry of the Stars: A Literary Interlude
An updated, expanded, and greatly improved version will be made available in the near future. Expect to see it
later in the spring or in early summer 2006).
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