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Flatland

A Romance of Many Dimensions

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Flatland

By: Edwin A. Abbott
Narrated by: James Langton
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As a satire, Flatland offers pointed observations on the social hierarchy of Victorian culture. However, the novella's more enduring contribution is its examination of dimensions; in a foreword to one of the many publications of the novella, noted science writer Isaac Asimov described Flatland as "the best introduction one can find into the manner of perceiving dimensions." As such, the novella is still popular amongst mathematics, physics, and computer-science students.

The story is about a two-dimensional world referred to as Flatland. All existence is limited to length and breadth in Flatland, 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 Spaceland, a land of three dimensions, his worldview is forever shattered.

Public Domain (P)2010 Tantor Classics Fantasy Fiction Physics Science Science Fiction Witty
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this book gave me a new perspective on dimensions and I would recommend to anyone with an interest in maths or computer science

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I loved it. I listened to this as I heard it was an influence on Alan Moore’s Jerusalem, which I enjoyed reading. I found the satirical content very funny and sharp. The latter section about dimensions got me very interested in the concept of the 4th dimension. Excellent book. I recommend it to everyone!

Funny, insightful and mindbending.

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