by James Gleick
First published 2003
A renowned physicist, Isaac Newton was also a complex, secretive man haunted by longing and rage. In this gripping biography, James Gleick reveals the turbulent inner life behind Newton's groundbreaking discoveries in physics, optics, and calculus. As Newton wrestles with his demons, he revolutionizes our very understanding of the cosmos, forever changing how we see our place in the world.
Genres: biography, science, physics, history-of-science
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: complex-protagonist, revolutionary-ideas
Setting: Great Britain
288 pages · Hardcover · Pantheon