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Stephen Greenblatt

Unearthing Lucretius: The Manuscript That Sparked the Renaissance

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Author: Stephen Greenblatt

Narrator: Brian

Format: MP3

ISBN: 9780393064476

Language: English

Publish Date: 09/26/2011

Audiobook length: 31min

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Chapter 1: The Book Hunter
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Chapter 2: The Moment of Discovery
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Chapter 3: In Search of Lucretius
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Chapter 4: The Teeth of Time
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Chapter 5: Birth and Rebirth
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Chapter 6: In the Lie Factory
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Chapter 7: A Pit to Catch Foxes
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Chapter 8: The Way Things Are
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Chapter 9: The Return
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Chapter 10: Swerves
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Chapter 11: Afterlives
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Who should listen The Swerve

"The Swerve: How the World Became Modern" by Stephen Greenblatt is an essential listen for anyone interested in the intersection of literature, philosophy, and history. Those curious about the Renaissance, the impact of ancient texts on modern thought, or the power of ideas in shaping culture will find Greenblatt’s exploration compelling and insightful. Additionally, educators, students, and lovers of intellectual history will appreciate how the audiobook distills complex themes into engaging narratives, making it a great resource for sparking discussions on the evolution of human thought.

3 quotes from The Swerve

  • "The swerve of all things is a precarious arc, moving from certainty to chaos, revealing the unpredictable nature of life and happiness."
  • "The rediscovery of ancient texts holds the power to reshape our understanding and appreciation of the world, unlocking new possibilities for human thought and experience."
  • "In a world filled with rigid beliefs, the embrace of uncertainty and the willingness to question can lead to profound personal and intellectual freedom."

Author : Stephen Greenblatt

Stephen Greenblatt, Ph.D. from Yale, is the Cogan University Professor of English and American Literature and Language at Harvard University. A prominent figure in literary criticism, he is widely recognized as one of the founders of New Historicism, which he describes as "cultural poetics." Greenblatt has authored several influential works, including *Will in the World: How Shakespeare Became Shakespeare* and *The Swerve: How the World Became Modern*, and has edited numerous collections on Renaissance studies and Shakespeare. His accolades include the MLA's James Russell Lowell Prize and the Distinguished Humanist Award from the Mellon Foundation. A fellow of both the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the American Philosophical Society, he also co-founded the journal *Representations*. Greenblatt resides in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Vermont.

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Home | Last Updated on2026/02/05

The Swerve Free Audiobook Download

Stephen Greenblatt

Unearthing Lucretius: The Manuscript That Sparked the Renaissance

3.8733568rating

Information

Author: Stephen Greenblatt

Narrator: Brian

Format: MP3

ISBN: 9780393064476

Language: English

Publish Date: 09/26/2011

AudioBook length: 31 min

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Who should listen The Swerve

"The Swerve: How the World Became Modern" by Stephen Greenblatt is an essential listen for anyone interested in the intersection of literature, philosophy, and history. Those curious about the Renaissance, the impact of ancient texts on modern thought, or the power of ideas in shaping culture will find Greenblatt’s exploration compelling and insightful. Additionally, educators, students, and lovers of intellectual history will appreciate how the audiobook distills complex themes into engaging narratives, making it a great resource for sparking discussions on the evolution of human thought.

3 quotes from The Swerve

  • "The swerve of all things is a precarious arc, moving from certainty to chaos, revealing the unpredictable nature of life and happiness."
  • "The rediscovery of ancient texts holds the power to reshape our understanding and appreciation of the world, unlocking new possibilities for human thought and experience."
  • "In a world filled with rigid beliefs, the embrace of uncertainty and the willingness to question can lead to profound personal and intellectual freedom."

Author: Stephen Greenblatt

Stephen Greenblatt, Ph.D. from Yale, is the Cogan University Professor of English and American Literature and Language at Harvard University. A prominent figure in literary criticism, he is widely recognized as one of the founders of New Historicism, which he describes as "cultural poetics." Greenblatt has authored several influential works, including *Will in the World: How Shakespeare Became Shakespeare* and *The Swerve: How the World Became Modern*, and has edited numerous collections on Renaissance studies and Shakespeare. His accolades include the MLA's James Russell Lowell Prize and the Distinguished Humanist Award from the Mellon Foundation. A fellow of both the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the American Philosophical Society, he also co-founded the journal *Representations*. Greenblatt resides in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Vermont.