Triangular Relationships
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And first, the fair PARABOLA behold,
Her timid arms with virgin blush unfold!...
Mathematical poetry may seem an unlikely form of satire, but 'The Loves of the
Triangles' (1798) was not only a clever parody of Erasmus Darwin (Charles' grandfather) but
also a powerful political commentary expressing contemporary fears of revolution and
Patricia Fara has a degree in physics from Oxford and a PhD in History of Science from
London.
Thursday 4th November 10, Barnard's Inn Hall
Gresham College
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