"Annus Mirabilis" by Sally Ball is an inaugural poetry collection that delves into the narratives of Isaac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz, rival pioneers of calculus. Through contemplative verse, Ball explores themes of knowledge acquisition, personal struggles, and the human desire to understand. The collection's structure mirrors the intertwined stories of Newton, Leibniz, and Ball herself, offering a cohesive exploration of these themes. Ball's poems reflect on the significance of Newton and Leibniz's differing backgrounds, their approaches to sharing discoveries, and the inherent complexities of human relationships. Through her work, Ball examines the dualities of invention's beauty and the unsettling truths that knowledge reveals.
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