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“Harvey , Galileo , Copernicus do not seem occult to us, but they did so to their contemporaries, hierophants of the mysteries of Natural Law, revealers of the secrets of a New Order of the Ages. After all, the movement eventually came to be called the Age of Enlightenment.”

Quote by Kenneth Rexroth

Book:Classics Revisited

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Classics Revisited

This book offers fresh perspectives on renowned literary works, exploring their relevance and impact in today's world. more

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Kenneth Rexroth

American poet, born on December 22, 1905, and died on June 6, 1982. Kenneth Rexroth is known for his unique poetic style and advocacy of free thought. more

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Book:An autobiographical novel

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