Bøker av A Abbott Edwin

"Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions" is a satirical novella written through Edwin A. Abbott. This resourceful and notion-provoking work is a traditional of science fiction and mathematics, known for its clever exploration of higher dimensions and social remark. Set in the fictional -dimensional world of Flatland, the story is narrated by using A Square, a decent citizen and mathematician. In this flat universe, people' shapes decide their social status, with ladies as easy line segments and men as polygons. The society strictly adheres to its geometric hierarchy until A Square encounters a being from the 0.33 dimension, a Sphere. This come upon demanding situations A Square's information of reality and opens his eyes to the life of higher dimensions. Abbott makes use of Flatland as an allegory to satirize Victorian society, its inflexible magnificence shape, and the restrictions of perspective. Through A Square's journey of enlightenment, the novella explores the limitations of human notion and the resistance to new ideas. "Flatland" now not best offers a clever exploration of geometry and spatial dimensions but also serves as a remark at the societal constraints and prejudices of Abbott's time. It encourages readers to question their own views and preconceptions, highlighting the significance of open-mindedness and the pursuit of knowledge.