Simon The Genius in My Basement
“Simon The Genius in My Basement” by Alexander Masters is a warm and witty portrait of an eccentric genius, published by HarperCollins Publishers Limited in 2012. This 360-page book presents the life of Simon, the author’s landlord, who resides in the basement of their Cambridge home. Amidst a chaotic environment filled with outdated maps and plastic bags, Simon, a notable mathematical prodigy of the twentieth century, dedicates his time to solving a complex theoretical puzzle known as the Monster.
Readers will find a blend of humor and poignancy as the narrative explores the intersection of brilliance and the quest for happiness. The book delves into themes of biography and literary figures, while also touching on aspects of science and technology, particularly in the realm of mathematics and group theory. Through Simon’s unique lifestyle and intellectual pursuits, Masters offers insights into the nature of genius and its impact on personal fulfillment.
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From the author of ‘Stuart: A Life Backwards’; a warm and witty portrait of a harmless, eccentric, bona fide genius.
Alexander Master’s landlord, Simon, lives in the basement of their Cambridge house. Between teetering towers of outdated maps and slagheaps of plastic bags, Simon eats endless meals of tinned kippers and plans trips on the Cambridge public transport system.
But Simon was one of the greatest mathematical prodigies of the twentieth century. He spends his time between train journeys working on a theoretical puzzle so complex and critical to our understanding of the universe that it is known as the Monster.
Poignant and comical, ‘Simon: The Genius in my Basement’ is about the frailty of brilliance and how genius matters very little in the search for happiness.
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