Subtle Is the Lord: The Science and the Life of Albert Einstein (Oxford Lives Series)
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Summary
Subtle Is the Lord: The Science and the Life of Albert Einstein (Oxford Lives Series) by Abraham Pais is a biography or memoir about one person’s experiences. The copy shown here is 1983 • Oxford Univ Pr • 568 pages.
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A reasonable choice if you like backlist books that still feel specific and usable.
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- You need a biography that is easy to follow.
- You want a closer look at one person’s life.
- If you appreciate moral ambiguity, the wit is understated and piercing, bringing lightness without undercutting the stakes of the story.
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- If dense prose feels tiring, this book invests more in character and mood than in fast-moving plot events.
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Exact edition: Paperback · ISBN-13 9780192851383
Worth buying if: You need a biography that is easy to follow.
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This book tells the story of a person’s life and experiences.
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Paperback: ISBN-13 9780192851383
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