The Universe in Verse

By Maria Popova

Categories: Literature & Fiction, Science & Math

Maria Popova, creator of The Marginalian, pairs fifteen essays on enchanting facets of science, from entropy and dark matter to octopus intelligence and the evolution of flowers, with classic poems that illuminate each idea. Illustrated by Ofra Amit, the book grew out of Popova's annual Universe in Verse celebration of science through poetry.

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• Tim Ferriss: “Maria recently turned The Universe in Verse into a gorgeous, thought-provoking book”