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‘Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions’ is one of the most original pieces of fiction ever written by Edwin A. Abbott, an English theologian, clergyman, educator, and Shakespearean scholar. This is a satirical mathematical novella that also examines English society during the Victorian era.
It describes the journeys of A. Square, a mathematician, and resident of the two-dimensional Flatland, where women-thin, straight lines are the lowliest of shapes, and where men may have any number of sides, depending on their social status. Through strange occurrences that bring him into contact with a host of geometric forms, Square has adventures in Spaceland (three dimensions), Lineland (one dimension), and Pointland (no dimensions) and ultimately entertains thoughts of visiting a land of four dimensions-a revolutionary idea for which he is returned to his two-dimensional world.
Charmingly illustrated by the author, Flatland is not only fascinating reading; it is still a first-rate fictional introduction to the concept of the multiple dimensions of space.
Publisher : GENERAL PRESS; Classic Edition (December 15, 2022)
Language : English
Hardcover : 144 pages
ISBN-10 : 9354995365
ISBN-13 : 978-9354995361
Item Weight : 9.2 ounces
Dimensions : 8.5 x 5.5 x 1 inches
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Customers find the book interesting and enjoyable for mathematically inclined readers. They describe the concept as insightful and well-thought-out. Readers also find the story memorable and odd. They appreciate the genuine understanding of many dimensions. Overall, customers say the book is well worth the price. However, some customers feel the illustrations are random and randomly removed.
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