Flatland

 

Title Flatland
Author Edwin A. Abbot
Genre Allegory, Fiction, Philosophy, Mathematics, Satire, Science-Fiction, Social Commentary
Format Digital

 

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Book Description
Flatland is a satirical novella set in a two-dimensional world inhabited by geometric shapes, where the most respected are the most regular and the least irregular. Through the eyes of a square, the story critiques the rigid social hierarchy of Victorian society, exploring themes of class, perception, and intellectual boundaries. When the square encounters a three-dimensional being, his understanding of reality is shattered, leading him to question the limitations of his world and the possibility of higher dimensions. A thought-provoking blend of science fiction, social commentary, and mathematical exploration, Flatland challenges readers to think beyond the constraints of their own perceptions.

 

About Author
Edwin A. Abbot
Edwin A. Abbott (1838–1926) was an English scholar, educator, and author, best known for his classic novel Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions (1884). Born in London, Abbott was educated at St. John’s College, Cambridge, and later became a headmaster at the City of London School. His literary works ranged from fiction to educational texts, and he was particularly interested in theology, philosophy, and mathematics. Flatland is a satirical novella that uses a two-dimensional world to explore the limitations of human perception and the nature of dimensions. Abbott’s intellectual contributions were ahead of his time, combining humor with thought-provoking ideas about geometry, society, and the universe.