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Early modern thought was haunted by the unknowable character of the fallen world. The sometimes brilliant and sometimes baffling fusion of theological and scientific ideas in the era, as well as in some of its greatest literature, responds to this sense that humans encountered only an incomplete reality. Ranging from Paradise Lost to thinkers in and around the Royal Society and commentary on the Book of Job, The Unknowable in Early Modern Thought explores how the era of the scientific revolution was in part paralyzed by and in part energized by the paradox it encountered in thinking about the elusive nature of God and the unfathomable nature of the natural world. Looking at writers with scientific, literary and theological interests, from the shoemaker mystic, Jacob Boehme to John Milton, from Robert Boyle to Margaret Cavendish, and from Thomas Browne to the fiery prophet, Anna Trapnel, Kevin Killeen shows how seventeenth-century writings redeployed the rich resources of the ineffable and the apophatic--what cannot be said, except in negative terms--to think about natural philosophy and the enigmas of the natural world.

Killeen's edition is a heartily welcome single-volume Browne that gives us a generous vista of this most expansive writer. Its very generous annotations, in particular, will help introduce new readers and clarify his complex subtleties for specialists. Claire Preston, Queen Mary University of London

"Love, death, sex, homework--it's all part of the same problem when you're sixteen ... Most improved sophomore takes the reader on a hilarious ride through the world of 1970s high school partying, soul searching, and the one thing all sophomore boys want: true love"--Page 4 of cover.

Set against the backdrop of impending graduation, three friends—Mimi, Patrick, and Tony—find themselves entangled in a web of suspicion as investigators close in on them for a serious crime. As they navigate the challenges of their final days in grade school, the trio must rely on their wit and camaraderie to clear their names and secure their freedom. This coming-of-age tale blends humor and tension, highlighting the trials of adolescence and the bonds of friendship in the face of adversity.

The antics of Patrick Cantwell and his family return as they head to Grand Haven, Michigan for summer vacation. After another boy reveals the facts of life, Patrick's worldview changes and the idea of spending a week fishing and playing games with the family seems a less appealing. Patrick and his new friend decide to make a bet to see who can kiss a girl before the end of the week.

Focusing on Thomas Browne, a prominent seventeenth-century writer, the book delves into his intellectual explorations and their impact on early modern scholarly culture, particularly in relation to science, politics, and religion. It offers a reassessment of Browne's significant work, Pseudodoxia Epidemica, which serves as a comprehensive encyclopedia of misconceptions. Through this analysis, the author highlights the complex nature of inquiry during the early modern period, revealing the interconnectedness of various fields of knowledge.