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Edgar Allan Poe's "Eureka: A Prose Poem" is a visionary exploration of cosmology and the universe, presented with the captivating style of a prose poem. Delving into metaphysics and physics, Poe outlines his own nebular hypothesis and ponders the fundamental nature of space and relativity. A fascinating blend of scientific inquiry and philosophical speculation, "Eureka" offers a unique perspective on the origins and destiny of existence. Poe's profound reflections on the cosmos continue to resonate with readers interested in space science and the enduring mysteries of the universe. This…mehr

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Edgar Allan Poe's "Eureka: A Prose Poem" is a visionary exploration of cosmology and the universe, presented with the captivating style of a prose poem. Delving into metaphysics and physics, Poe outlines his own nebular hypothesis and ponders the fundamental nature of space and relativity. A fascinating blend of scientific inquiry and philosophical speculation, "Eureka" offers a unique perspective on the origins and destiny of existence. Poe's profound reflections on the cosmos continue to resonate with readers interested in space science and the enduring mysteries of the universe. This meticulously prepared print edition preserves the original text, allowing readers to engage with Poe's grand vision of reality. A seminal work for anyone interested in the intersection of science and philosophy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Edgar Allan Poe was an American poet, short story writer, playwright, editor, critic, essayist and one of the leaders of the American Romantic Movement. Best known for his tales of the macabre and mystery, Poe was one of the early American practitioners of the short story and a progenitor of detective fiction and crime fiction. He is also credited with contributing to the emergent science fiction genre.Poe died at the age of 40. The cause of his death is undetermined and has been attributed to alcohol, drugs, cholera, rabies, suicide (although likely to be mistaken with his suicide attempt in the previous year), tuberculosis, heart disease, brain congestion and other agents. Other Books of Author: . The Tell-Tale Heart (1843) . The Raven (1845) . The Fall of the House of Usher (1839) . The Murders in the Rue Morgue (1841) . The Pit and the Pendulum (1842) . Tales of the Grotesque and Arabesque (1840) . The Cask of Amontillado (1846) . The Masque of the Red Death (1842) . The Purloined Letter (1844) . A Descent into the Maelström (1841)