The book explores the intricate relationship between the heat equation and the Atiyah-Singer index theorem, focusing on how asymptotic expansions of solutions to partial differential equations on compact manifolds can yield topological insights. It emphasizes a unique 'supersymmetric' cancellation of eigenspaces and conducts a detailed analysis within the framework of Dirac operators on Clifford bundles, providing a sophisticated mathematical approach to these concepts.
The book explores the intricate relationship between Machiavelli and Shakespeare, focusing on their shared mastery of rhetoric. It delves into how both figures employed persuasive language to convey their political and dramatic themes, revealing insights into their respective works and the broader cultural context of the Renaissance. Through detailed analysis, it highlights the similarities and differences in their approaches, offering a fresh perspective on their enduring influence in literature and political thought.
While Plato extols inspired poetry (as opposed to poetry produced by means of technique), Aristotle conceives of poetry only in terms of technê. Underlying the opposition between inspiration and technique are two different approaches to ‘form’: inspiration is concerned with the impression of ideas or forms within the poet’s psyche (the author’s forma mentis), whereas technique deals with the transposition of the artist’s idea into the material form of the work (the forma operis). This dual view of form, and of its complex relation to matter, may be said to lie at the basis of a dual approach to aesthetic issues – a psychological and a textual one. Taking their cue from this opposition, the essays gathered here explore some of the most momentous phases in the history of aesthetics, from Graeco-Roman philosophy and oratory to Renaissance poetry and literary criticism, from neoclassical poetics to Romantic and Victorian views on inspired visions, to recent issues in neuroaesthetics, philosophy of art and literary linguistics. In so doing, they collectively point to the irremediable and continuing dualism of a critical tradition that has alternately emphasized the ideal elements of beauty and the material constituents of art.
Attentive to the intricacies of everyday life, John Roe's poetry reflects a profound appreciation for the imperfections of our world. His verses range from the emotional landscape of a surveyor's office to celebratory pieces that highlight the beauty of nature, such as an orchid. Each poem encapsulates fleeting thoughts, skillfully navigating between past and present, and offering a rich tapestry of experiences that resonate with daily life. These works invite both respect and reflection, grounding spirituality in the tangible world.
The rich archive history of Batley Cricket, Athletic and Football Club - from
its birth in 1880 through joining the breakaway Northern Union, which
subsequently became rugby league, to the current Bulldogs. All of which makes
the 'Gallant Youths' one of the oldest clubs in the world, playing on a ground
that is among sport's most historic venues.
Batley and Dewsbury are the professional rugby league clubs whose grounds are
in closest proximity. John Roe brings together a collection of colourful
reminiscences of the supporters, administrators and players of both clubs
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