The Dimension of the Present Moment and Other Essays

by Miroslav Holub, David Young (Translator)

A collection of essays from Miroslav Holub, the Czech immunologist and poet. In one essay, the wanton assassination of a musk rat provokes a meticulous meditation on the nature of survival that manages to be both a lucid scientific exposition and a concealed allegory on Central European politics.

Genres: Essays

146 pages, Paperback

First published December 31, 1990

About the author

Scientist and poet

Reviews

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

An enjoyable collection of pretty random thoughts by a very intelligent guy. He seems to ponder all kinds of things and is good at putting these ideas into words. If you’re also somebody with a wandering and inquiring mind, then you will enjoy these essays. Some of them were over my head and I had trouble following what he was trying to say.

[Mills College Library]

610 H7589 1990