Renee Bergland
Literary scholar and historian of science, author of Natural Magic: Emily Dickinson, Charles Darwin, and the Dawn of Modern Science, who discusses the intertwined scientific and poetic sensibilities of Dickinson and Darwin.
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Feb 28, 2026 • 39min
Renee Bergland: The Enchanted Science of Emily Dickinson and Charles Darwin
Renee Bergland, a literary scholar and historian of science, explores the surprising kinship between Emily Dickinson and Charles Darwin. She traces their shared wonder of fossils, field observations, and a science that valued emotion. The conversation highlights natural magic, intertwined sensibilities, and how this outlook reshapes hope and care for the living world.
