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The Botanic Garden, a Poem in Two Parts. Part 1

by Erasmus Darwin

Step into a realm where science and poetry entwine, where nature's secrets unfurl in mesmerizing verses. "The Botanic Garden, a Poem in Two Parts. Part 1" by Erasmus Darwin beckons readers on a captivating journey through the lush landscapes of imagination. In this poetic tapestry, plants come alive with sensibilities, revealing a world where evolution dances hand in hand with artistry. Join Linnaeus, the botanist-guide, as he unveils the garden of life, where flora bloom with emotion and stories are woven into every petal. A symphony of words paints the intricate interplay of growth, adaptation, and the profound unity that threads through existence. Erasmus Darwin's poetic brilliance transforms science into a living, breathing tapestry, where the beauty of the natural world is interwoven with the profound depths of thought. Part 1 of "The Botanic Garden" invites you to lose yourself in a garden of words, where the harmony of life's mysteries is unveiled through verses that both captivate and enlighten.
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Language

English

Original Language

English

Published In

1789

Authors

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Erasmus Darwin

United Kingdom

Erasmus Darwin was an English physician, poet, and philosopher. He was born in 1731 in Elston Hall, Nottinghamshire, England. Darwin was a member of the Enlightenment, and he was influenced by the wor...

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00 - Advertisement and Apology
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00 - Advertisement and Apology
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01 - To the Author of the Poem On the Loves of the Plants
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02 - Canto I, lines 1-188
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03 - Canto I, lines 189-278
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04 - Canto I, lines 279-412
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05 - Canto I, lines 413-600
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06 - Canto II, lines 1-124
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07 - Canto II, lines 125-276
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08 - Canto II, lines 277-498
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09 - Canto II, lines 499-610
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10 - Canto III, lines 1-128
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11 - Canto III, lines 129-320
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12 - Canto III, lines 321-528
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13 - Canto III, lines 529-590
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14 - Canto IV, lines 1-164
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15 - Canto IV, lines 165-358
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16 - Canto IV, lines 359-484
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17 - Canto IV, lines 485-640
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18 - Note I.—Meteors.
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19 - Note II.—Primary Colours.
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20 - Note III.—Coloured Clouds.
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21 - Note IV.—Comets.
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22 - Note V.—Sun's Rays.
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23 - Note VI.—Central Fires.
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24 - Note VII.—Elementary Heat.
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25 - Note VIII.—Memnon's Lyre.
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26 - Note IX.—Luminous Insects.
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27 - Note X.—Phosphorus.
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28 - Note XI.—Steam-Engine.
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29 - Note XII.—Frost.
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30 - Note XIII.—Electricity.
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31 - Note XIV.—Buds and Bulbs.
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32 - Note XV.—Solar Volcanos.
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33 - Note XVI.—Calcareous Earth.
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34 - Note XVII.—Morasses.
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35 - Note XVIII.—Iron.
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36 - Note XIX.—Flint.
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37 - Note XX.—Clay.
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38 - Note XXI.—Enamels.
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39 - Note XXII.—Portland Vase.
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40 - Note XXIII.—Coal.
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41 - Note XXIV.—Granite.
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42 - Note XXV.—Evaporation.
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43 - Note XXVI.—Springs.
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44 - Note XXVII.—Shell Fish.
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45 - Note XXVIII.—Sturgeon.
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46 - Note XXIX.—Oil on Water.
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47 - Note XXX.—Ship-Worm.
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48 - Note XXXI.—Maelstrom.
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49 - Note XXXII.—Glaciers.
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50 - Note XXXIII.—Winds.
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51 - Note XXXIII.—Winds. (continued)
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52 - Note XXXIV.—Vegetable Perspiration.
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53 - Note XXXV.—Vegetable Placentation.
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54 - Note XXXVI—Vegetable Circulation.
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55 - Note XXXVII—Vegetable Respiration.
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56 - Note XXXVIII.—Vegetable Impregnation.
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57 - Note XXXIX.—Vegetable Glandulation.
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