"On the morning of 7/21/365, a colossal earthquake ripped across the eastern Mediterranean, destroying much of the ancient world. The Roman port of Kourion, on the southern coast of Cyprus, was among the areas hardest hit." Indexed & illustrated.AcknowledgmentsThe Earthquake that Ended AntiquityA Historical Sketch of KourionA Kourion BaedekerAfterwordBibliographyIndex
For centuries, scientists and philosophers believed the universe was a stately; ordered mechanism - mathematical and musical. The smooth operation of the cosmos created a divine harmony (perfect, spiritual, eternal) which composers sought to capture and express. With The Music of the Spheres, readers will see how this scientific philosophy emerged, how it was shattered by changing views of the universe and the rise of Romanticism, and to what extent (if at all) it survives today. From Pythagoras to Newton, Bach to Beethoven, and on into the twentieth century, it is a spellbinding examination of the interwoven fates of science and music throughout history.
The narrative follows the journey of Arthur Rimbaud, a celebrated French poet, as he leaves Europe at the age of eighteen for the Dutch Indies in 1876. Embracing the allure of new landscapes, Rimbaud's expedition to Java is depicted as a transformative experience, reflecting his desire for adventure and escape. The book explores the complexities of his character and the impact of his travels on his poetry and life, revealing a lesser-known chapter in the life of this enigmatic figure.
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