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Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions
Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions
Hardcover - English

Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions is a satirical novella written by Edwin A. Abbot in 1884. The book is set in a two-dimensional world inhabited by geometric shapes, where the narrator, a square, describes his experiences and interactions with other shapes. The story is a commentary on the social hierarchy and class system of Victorian England, as well as an exploration of the nature of perception and reality. The square's encounters with other shapes, including a sphere from the third dimension, challenge his understanding of the world and lead him to question the limitations of his own perception. The book also delves into philosophical and mathematical concepts, such as the idea of a fourth dimension and the concept of infinity. It is a fascinating exploration of the limits of human understanding and the power of imagination. Flatland has been praised for its unique perspective and its ability to make complex concepts accessible to a wide audience. It remains a classic of science fiction and a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of literature, philosophy, and mathematics.There being no sun nor other heavenly bodies, it is impossible for us to determine the North in the usual way; but we have a method of our own. By a Law of Nature with us, there is a constant attraction to the South; and, although in temperate climates this is very slight -- so that even a Woman in reasonable health can journey several furlongs northward without much difficulty.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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ISBN
1161431675
EAN
9781161431674
Publisher
Publication Date
23 May 2010
Pages
64
Weight (kg)
0.45
Dimensions (cm)
27.9 x 21.6 x 0.6
About Author
Edwin Abbot, an English schoolmaster and theologian, was best known as the author of the mathematical satire and religious allegory Flatland (1884). Abbot was educated at the City of London School and at St John's College, Cambridge, where he took the highest honors in classics, mathematics and theology, and became fellow of his college. He succeeded G. F. Mortimer as headmaster of the City of London School in 1865 at the early age of twenty-six. He retired in 1889, and devoted himself to literary and theological pursuits. Dr. Abbott's liberal inclinations in theology were prominent both in hi
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