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Winner of the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for NonFictionWinner of the 2011 National Book Award for NonFiction One of the world's most celebrated scholars, Stephen Greenblatt has crafted both an innovative work of history and a thrilling story of discovery, in which one manuscript, plucked from a thousand years of neglect, changed the course of human thought and made possible the world as we know it.Nearly six hundred years ago, a short, genial, cannily alert man in his late thirties took a very old manuscript off a library shelf, saw with excitement what he had discovered, and ordered that it be copied. That book was the last surviving manuscript of an ancient Roman philosophical epic, On the Nature of Things, by Lucretiusa beautiful poem of the most dangerous ideas: that the universe functioned without the aid of gods, that religious fear was damaging to human life, and that matter was made up of very small particles in eternal motion, colliding and swerving in new directions.The copying and translation of this ancient bookthe greatest discovery of the greatest bookhunter of his agefueled the Renaissance, inspiring artists such as Botticelli and thinkers such as Giordano Bruno; shaped the thought of Galileo and Freud, Darwin and Einstein; and had a revolutionary influence on writers such as Montaigne and Shakespeare and even Thomas Jefferson. 16 pages fullcolor illustrations
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Swerve: How the World Became Modern'? A: The main theme of 'The Swerve' revolves around the discovery of an ancient manuscript that significantly influenced modern thought. It explores how this manuscript, 'On the Nature of Things' by Lucretius, challenged religious beliefs and contributed to the development of secular humanism.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Swerve'? A: The author of 'The Swerve' is Stephen Greenblatt, a renowned scholar and a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer.
- Q: What awards has 'The Swerve' won? A: 'The Swerve' has won several prestigious awards, including the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for Non-Fiction and the 2011 National Book Award for Non-Fiction.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Swerve' have? A: 'The Swerve' contains 368 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its historical and philosophical themes.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Swerve'? A: 'The Swerve' was published on September 26, 2011.
- Q: What type of binding does 'The Swerve' have? A: 'The Swerve' is available in hardcover binding, which provides durability and a premium feel.
- Q: Is 'The Swerve' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'The Swerve' is suitable for academic study as it combines historical analysis with literary critique and has been used in various educational settings.
- Q: Are there illustrations in 'The Swerve'? A: Yes, 'The Swerve' includes 16 pages of full-color illustrations that complement the text and enhance understanding of the historical context.
- Q: What is the significance of Lucretius' work in 'The Swerve'? A: Lucretius' work is significant in 'The Swerve' as it presents ideas about the nature of the universe that were revolutionary for its time, influencing many great thinkers and contributing to the Renaissance.
- Q: Is 'The Swerve' a good read for general audiences? A: 'The Swerve' is written in an engaging style that makes it accessible to general audiences while also providing deep insights, making it suitable for both casual readers and those interested in history and philosophy.