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Cosmos

By Ernest McGaffey
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A sequence of meditative poems probes cosmic origins, the mystery of life and death, and human efforts to explain them. The verses critique priest-made doctrine and successive mythologies while urging skepticism and self-reliance. Treatment of human development and evolution stresses endurance amid cyclic rise and fall, and celebrates artistic and poetic creation as more lasting than temporal power. Natural rhythms, seasonal imagery, and reflections on mortality recur throughout, culminating in an insistence on the present moment as the locus of meaning and moral responsibility.

About the Author

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Ernest McGaffey

Ernest McGaffey was an author known for his work in the early 20th century, particularly in the realm of speculative fiction. His notable book, "Cosmos," explores themes of science and the universe, reflecting the era's fascination with cosmology and the possibilities of space exploration. McGaffey's writing contributes to the literary heritage of science fiction, engaging readers with imaginative concepts and thought-provoking narratives. While not as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, his work remains a part of the broader tapestry of early science fiction literature.

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