Essays · Character
Isaac Newton
English mathematician and physicist, a key figure in the scientific revolution.
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First appearance: self reliance
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Referenced as wondering what could be admired in 'stone dolls' (sculpture), illustrating a perspective that finds isolated art forms trivial compared to the grand paths of nature.
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In Art: Referenced as wondering what could be admired in 'stone dolls' (sculpture), illustrating a perspective that finds isolated art forms trivial compared to the grand paths of nature. Later, in Experience: Listed…
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The excerpt presents the emotional peak by contrasting the "silent arts" of civilized dignity with the viscera…
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