Talking to Mars: William Empson’s Astronomy Love Poems
Talking to Mars: William Empson’s Astronomy Love Poems
This chapter examines the poems of William Empson related to astronomy and relativity theory. It explains that Empson's metaphysical love poems tested out the universe of Albert Einstein and Arthur Stanley Eddington to see what resources it might offer adventurous lovers in an age of relativity. It also shows Empson's deep engagement with relativity and highlights his relevance to recent developments in the study of modernist literature.
Keywords: William Empson, poems, metaphysical love poems, Albert Einstein, Arthur Stanley Eddington, modernist literature
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