Darwin A Life in Poems
Darwin A Life in Poems by Ruth Padel is a unique exploration of the life and work of Charles Darwin, presented through the lens of poetry. Published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on October 9, 2012, this reprint edition consists of 160 pages and is written in English. Padel, a direct descendant of Darwin, offers an intimate interpretation that captures both the scientific journey of evolution and the personal experiences of Darwin as a solitary child, a private man, and a caring father.
Readers will find a collection of vivid verses that delve into the emotional landscape surrounding Darwin’s life. The poems reflect themes of animals and nature, intertwining the personal with the scientific in a way that highlights the depth of family connection and warmth. This edition invites readers to engage with the complexities of Darwin’s character and legacy through Padel’s accessible and evocative poetry.
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Now in paperback, the intimate and highly original interpretation of the life and work of Charles Darwin, by acclaimed poet and Darwin’s direct descendant Ruth Padel.
Padel is the great-great-granddaughter of Charles Darwin, and in this collection of exceedingly readable, vivid verse, she brings us his life, not only following the great drama of his discovery of evolution, but also imagining the fluctuating emotions of the solitary child, the private man, and the tender father. A moving and powerful tribute, with an unquantifiable depth of family intimacy and warmth.
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