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Remembrance of Loren Eiseley: A Life of Wonder and Exploration

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Loren Eiseley was one of the most important and influential naturalists and writers of the 20th century. His work spanned a wide range of topics, from the history of life on Earth to the nature of human consciousness. Eiseley was a gifted writer with a deep understanding of science and a profound sense of wonder about the natural world. His books and essays have inspired generations of readers and continue to be read and studied today.

A Remembrance of Loren Eiseley

by Hugh Gilmore

4 out of 5

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Keith Stewart Thomson's Remembrance of Loren Eiseley is a deeply personal and insightful biography of this remarkable man. Drawing on Eiseley's own writings, as well as interviews with his family, friends, and colleagues, Thomson paints a vivid portrait of a complex and fascinating individual.

Thomson begins by exploring Eiseley's early life and education. Eiseley was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, in 1907. His father was a Methodist minister, and his mother was a schoolteacher. Eiseley's childhood was spent in a small town in Kansas, where he developed a lifelong love of nature. He attended the University of Nebraska, where he studied English and philosophy. After graduating from college, Eiseley worked as a journalist and a teacher. In 1947, he joined the faculty of the University of Pennsylvania, where he taught until his retirement in 1977.

Eiseley was a prolific writer, publishing over 20 books and hundreds of essays. His work ranged from popular science to literary criticism to philosophy. Eiseley was particularly interested in the history of life on Earth and the nature of human evolution. He was also a gifted essayist, and his writing is often characterized by its lyrical beauty and its profound insights into the human condition.

Thomson's biography of Eiseley is a valuable contribution to the literature on this important figure. Thomson provides a comprehensive overview of Eiseley's life and work, and he does so with a deep understanding of Eiseley's complex personality and his significant contributions to science and literature.

Remembrance of Loren Eiseley is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and work of this remarkable man. Thomson's biography is a fitting tribute to a great writer and thinker who helped us to understand our place in the universe and to appreciate the beauty and wonder of the natural world.

Praise for Remembrance of Loren Eiseley

"Keith Stewart Thomson has written a brilliant and moving biography of Loren Eiseley, one of the most important and influential naturalists and writers of the 20th century. Thomson's book is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and work of this remarkable man."

—Edward O. Wilson, University Research Professor Emeritus, Harvard University

"Remembrance of Loren Eiseley is a beautifully written and deeply insightful biography of a complex and fascinating man. Thomson's book is a valuable contribution to the literature on Eiseley and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science and literature."

—Richard Dawkins, author of The Selfish Gene and The God Delusion

"Keith Stewart Thomson has written a masterful biography of Loren Eiseley, one of the most important and influential thinkers of our time. Remembrance of Loren Eiseley is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science, the nature of human consciousness, and the meaning of life."

—Daniel C. Dennett, University Professor of Philosophy, Tufts University

About the Author

Keith Stewart Thomson is a professor of English at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He is the author of several books, including The Moral Imagination of Loren Eiseley and The Natural History of Science. Thomson is a leading authority on the work of Loren Eiseley, and his biography of Eiseley is the definitive work on this important figure.

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A Remembrance of Loren Eiseley

by Hugh Gilmore

4 out of 5