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The swerve

how the world became modern
Pages
356
Published
2011
Language
English

Synopsis

Discover the thrilling story of a forgotten manuscript that reshaped human thought. This book uncovers how a single ancient Roman philosophical epic, rediscovered after centuries, ignited the Renaissance and influenced some of history's greatest minds. It's a journey through the dangerous ideas that challenged religious fear and laid the groundwork for modern science.

About the author

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Stephen Greenblatt

Stephen Greenblatt is a distinguished literary critic and historian. He is best known for The Swerve and Will in the World, and as a general editor of The Norton Anthology of English Literature.