Originally published in 1928, this book presents an account regarding the formal qualities of poetry. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; 1. Formal characteristics of poetry; 2. The stress-unit; 3. The verse-unit; 4. The heroic couplet and blank verse; 5. The stanza-unit; 6. Poetry and music; 7. Classification; Index.
The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. It aims to protect and promote culturally important literature by providing an affordable, high-quality modern edition that remains faithful to the original text.
Uniting the Community for 100 Years
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) was founded in 1919, in the wake of the First World War, together with its sister Unions in related natural sciences. It will thus turn 100 years in 2019. Written by a mixed team of insiders and outsiders, this book presents the IAU in the changing context of the historical, scientific and technological development of astronomy during the past 100 years. While much important scientific progress took place already before 1945, the book naturally focuses on the accelerating evolution during the second half of the century. In the past few decades, the previously narrow IAU focus on organising professional astronomy has broadened to include societally relevant activities such as addressing the hazard of asteroid impacts, the planetary status of Pluto in the Solar System, and the hugely successful International Year of Astronomy. Most recently, it is spearheading a combination of science literacy and public outreach. The book will be of interest to professional astronomers as well as an astronomically interested general audience. The book features live personal interviews with as many of the key actors as still possible.
Etnolog Johannes C. Andersen sesbíral z různorodých polynéských kultur starodávné příběhy o bozích a stvoření světa, o přírodě a nadpřirozenu, o lásce a válkách, o cizoložství, mstách, kanibalismu, lidských obětech a mnoha dalších tématech. Autor nejenom vypravuje ale také srovnává a staví do protikladu legendy i obyvatele z různých souostroví, a tak splétá fascinující síť informací o polynéské historii a zvycích.