Flatland A Romance in Many Dimensions
Flatland: A Romance in Many Dimensions by Edwin A. Abbott is a thought-provoking work published by Penguin on June 1, 1998. This edition spans 144 pages and is presented in English. The narrative cleverly intertwines social satire with mathematical theory, exploring a unique world where existence is confined to two dimensions. The story follows A Square, the narrator, as he describes the customs, beliefs, and limitations of his society, which cannot conceive of a third dimension until an unexpected visitor challenges his understanding of reality.
Readers will find that Flatland poses intriguing questions about perception and the nature of existence. The book serves as a parody of Victorian society while delving into themes related to physics and metaphysics. Abbott’s work resonates with contemporary discussions in science, including concepts found in Einstein’s theory of relativity and modern string theory. This Penguin Classic continues to engage readers with its insightful commentary on the constraints of perspective and the possibilities that lie beyond.
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A “romance in many dimensions” that has fascinated generations of readers with its clever blend of social satire and mathematical theory
A Penguin Classic
A work that continues to pose provocative questions about perception and reality, Flatland is a brilliant parody of Victorian society where all existence is limited to length and breadth—its inhabitants unable even to imagine a third dimension. The amiable narrator, A Square, provides an overview of this fantastic world—its physics and metaphysics, its history, customs and religious beliefs. But when a strange visitor mysteriously appears and transports the incredulous Flatlander to the Land of Three Dimensions, his world view is forever shattered. Written more than a century ago, Flatland conceals within its brilliant parody of Victorian society speculations about the universe that resonate in Einstein’s theory of relativity as well as the current “string-theory” of nature.
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