prose poem lengthy non fiction work american author subtitled prose poem subtitled essay material spiritual universe adapted lecture presented describes intuitive conception nature universe scientific work reach conclusions discusses man relationship god compares author dedicated german naturalist explorer generally considered literary work ideas 20th century scientific discoveries theories critical analysis scientific content reveals non correspondence modern assumption evolving universe anticipation concepts black holes received poorly day generally described absurd friends modern critics continue debate significance doubt seriousness incorrect assumptions comedic descriptions known historical minds presented poem compare fiction work especially science fiction stories facts case attempts discovering truth follow tradition term detective fiction tales suggestion soul continues thrive death parallels works characters grave essay oddly considering disdain movement considered greatest work claimed important discovery gravity overview major work longest non fiction work nearly words length work origins lecture presented february titled universe new_york expected audience hundreds attended confused topic hoped profits lecture cover expenses production new journal stylus attempt explaining universe general proposition things discusses man relationship god universe offers beginning design speak physical mathematical material spiritual universe essence origin creation destiny keeping design concludes space duration matter spirit essence suggests people natural tendency believe infinite greater soul thoughts stem man feelings shared original identity god ultimately individual collapse similar single mass final individual blended likewise saw universe infinitely expanding collapsing like divine constantly implying sort fact soul constant dying people essence god analysis presents themes sentiments similar fiction work including attempts breaking obstacle death specifically characters return death stories like fall house usher similar theories good short story believes universe self contained closed system coming conclusions uses literary device character detective solving mystery universe culmination interest capturing truth language extension interest continue science fiction traditions works like found bottle facts case emphasizes connection theory fiction saying universe written work universe plot god says plots god perfect admits difficulty explaining theories comes limitations language explaining use common vulgar terms decision refer piece prose poem goes rules poetry laid philosophy composition poetic principle particular called ideal poem short lines utilizing topic world death beautiful woman suggested work judged work art science possibly dismissing seriousness mathematical scientific terms talking aesthetics suggesting close connection science art ironic sentiment compared message poem science shows modern science spirituality artist imagination discusses astronomy related topics including speed stars planets distance weight earth orbit newly discovered planet later named neptune work ventures relying strongly movement practice despised criticized movement referred mystical works compared theories founder founder movement essay written progressive manner audience example uses metaphors work belief reader interested voice starting modest truth moving logic finally ending master scholar allusions title references famed remark meaning found term taking bath discovering concept displacement refers ancient greek philosopher term believed reality composed solely units mass void suggested false scientist indication satire aristotle refers famous student claims turkish ideas come nose like reference english philosopher method student describes originated comical presentation known historical including names suggests intended alternatively criticism men indicate need challenge conclusions making influence significance read ways sincerity work questionable considered scientific romantic ironic lacking scientific proof said goal prove says true convince suggestion modern critics dismissed having scientific worth merit work modern science concept universe began single originating particle divine particle initiated god divides particles universe particles seek originating unity gravity resulting end universe single particle expresses theory anticipated black holes big theory plausible solution night sky dark despite vast number stars universe published book darkness night book clarified lack energy explains lays harrison discovered anticipated conclusion conclusions speculative rejection logic emphasis inspiration contains scientific errors particular suggestions opposed principles density rotation planets says came conclusions science reason suggested demands true actually universe parallel fictitious creates case interpreted poet criticizing world suggesting fallen away god scientific reason poetic modern critics suggest sign declining mental health end life disputed notion declaring work mind text wrote aware considered lecture essay based delivered days anniversary death wife virginia suggesting connection event new theories dismiss death ignoring anxiety problem death modern critics believe key meaning fiction works involve similar theories critical reception response overwhelmingly unfavorable friend helped wife virginia death bed broke friendship offended religious beliefs publication anonymous published literary review believed written young theological student previously criticized work conscience literary critic thought essay based crude understanding science student learns school rendered ridiculous density ignorance writer lawyer doctor frequently criticized wrote news article headline great literary crash article explained shelf books crashed stacked edition miracle building fall lecture based received negative reviews friend wrote brother lecture bored death scientific phrase mountainous piece local newspaper called nonsense publication called effort given world audience members said simply long considered masterpiece believed work proven true preface said poem wish work judged dead publication wrote aunt saying desire live accomplish friend believed contemporary generation unable understand appreciated thousand years later critics responded favorably french writer praised poetic scientific merit calling abstract poem based mathematical foundations letter written noted beautiful achievement unusually independent mind publication history published small hardcover edition march priced cents persuaded previously taken chance printing novel narrative arthur gordon england publish claiming work important discovery gravity paid fourteen dollars work suggested initial printing million copies settled sold year accounts requested copies printed given advance payment publisher
Eureka: A Prose Poem