Eureka: A Prose Poem by Edgar Allan Poe
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| Author | Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849 |
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| Title | Eureka: A Prose Poem |
| Note | Reading ease score: 44.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Eureka: A Prose Poem" by Edgar Allan Poe is a philosophical essay written in the mid-19th century. This work explores profound themes concerning the nature of the universe, both material and spiritual, focusing on concepts of unity, creation, and the destiny of existence. As the title suggests, it seeks to illuminate deep truths through a poetic lens. The opening of "Eureka" reveals Poe's ambitious intent to grapple with complex ideas about the physical, metaphysical, and mathematical aspects of the universe. He expresses a sense of awe as he prepares to present his explorations of existence—discussing the original unity of matter, its inherent tendencies towards both diffusion and eventual annihilation, and how these processes give rise to diversity. Poe emphasizes that the concept of unity, derived from a singular originating particle, forms the basis for understanding the material world and its workings, including the dynamics of attraction and repulsion among atoms. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Cosmology |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32037 |
| Release Date | Apr 18, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 13, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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